불이나 난로, 보일러 등에 연료를 더 넣어 불길을 더 세게 만들거나 유지하다.
To add fuel to a fire, furnace, or boiler to keep it burning or to make it burn more strongly.
예문:
"We took turns stoking the wood-burning stove throughout the cold night."
"The steamship required a crew of men to constantly stoke the massive furnaces."
감정, 믿음 또는 논란이 되는 상황 등을 부추기거나 더 강하게 불러일으키다.
To encourage or incite a strong emotion, feeling, or tendency.
예문:
"The media reports were criticized for stoking racial tensions in the city."
"The coach gave a passionate speech to stoke the team's desire for victory."
에너지를 얻기 위해 많은 양의 음식을 먹거나 마시다.
To consume a large amount of food or drink to provide energy for a future activity.
예문:
"Before the marathon, many runners stoke up on carbohydrates."
"He stoked up on a heavy breakfast, knowing he wouldn't have time for lunch."