[американский вариант английского языка]; смотри значение smoulder
тлеющий огонь; тлеть
or smoulder intransitive verb (smoldered or smouldered; smoldering or smouldering) Etymology: Middle English smolderen to smother, from smolder smoke, smudge; akin to Middle Dutch smōlen to smolder 1. a. to burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke b. to be consumed by smoldering — often used with out 2. to exist in a state of suppressed activity Example: hostilities smoldered for years 3. to show suppressed anger, hate, or jealousy Example: eyes smoldering with hate