点燃
to cause something to start burning
The lamp caught fire and set light to the curtains. 灯起火了,烧着了窗帘。
They stole a car and set light to it.
The fire spread quickly, setting light to nearby houses.
He fell asleep and dropped his cigarette, which then set light to the bedclothes.
She poured brandy on the pudding and set light to it.
See also: light noun (FLAME)