vt.

1. 吞沒；捲入
   The house was engulfed in flames.

   這房子被火苗吞噬了。

   The flood engulfed the farms and destroyed the crops.

   洪水吞沒了農場，毀掉了莊稼。

v.

1. (of a natural force) sweep over so as to completely surround or cover.
2. powerfully affect (someone); overwhelm.