ignite

v. /ɪɡˈnaɪt/ C1

点燃；引发

To start burning or make something catch fire.

仙境例句

The old crab tried to ignite a candle under the sea, but it would not burn.

老螃蟹想在海底点燃一支蜡烛，可它怎么也烧不起来。