口語(yǔ)每日一學(xué)：Add fuel to the fire

Also, add fuel to the flames. Worsen an already bad situation, as by increasing anger, hostility, or passion.This metaphor dates from Roman times--Livy used it in his history of Rome--and it remains in common use.
     eg: Bill was upset, and your making fun of his mishap just added fuel to the fire.
     Note:
     Add fuel to the fire也可以說(shuō)add fuel to the flames，意思是使本來(lái)很壞的情形更糟糕，例如讓人更加生氣、更加熱情等。羅馬歷史學(xué)家李維曾用它描述羅馬歷史。
     例：Bill很煩躁，你用他的事情打哈哈純粹火上澆油。