engulf

The massive waves from the storm threatened to engulf the small fishing boats near the pier.

(Chinese) 风暴带来的巨浪威胁要吞没码头附近的小渔船。

Thick black smoke began to engulf the entire building as the fire spread to the upper floors.

(Chinese) 随着火势蔓延到高层，浓浓的黑烟开始笼罩整座建筑。