讲解：
symbol (of sth)
象征:
White has always been a symbol of purity in Western cultures.
在西方文化中,白色一向象征纯洁。

seethe (with sth) | ~ (at sth)
强压怒火；生闷气
He marched off, seething with frustration.
他大为失望,气呼呼地走开了。

take (a) hold
开始完全控制；变得十分强大:
Panic took hold of him and he couldn't move.
他突然惊慌得动弹不得。

direct sth to / towards sth / sb | ~ sth at / against sth / sb
把…对准(某方向或某人):
The machine directs a powerful beam at the affected part of the body.
这种机器将很强的射线对准身体感染部位。

be about to do sth
即将,行将,正要(做某事):
I was just about to ask you the same thing.
我刚才正要问你同一件事情。

bubble (over)
洋溢着(某种感情):
She was bubbling over with excitement.
她兴奋不已。