单词 | real fire |
释义 | > as lemmasreal fire real fire n. a (domestic) fire that burns solid fuel such as wood or coal, esp. in an open grate, as contrasted with a gas or electric fire or other source of heat.In early use probably not a fixed collocation. ΚΠ 1873 Warren Republican (Williamsport, Indiana) 20 Nov. 4/4 A pale gaslight and the heat of a register is..about as much like a real fire as the moonshine of a panorama is like real moonlight. 1927 San Antonio (Texas) Light 2 Jan. Fortunate is the mother who can have a real fire on her hearth. 1989 A. Aird 1990 Good Pub Guide 36/2 Real fires, friendly service and pub cat. 2015 N.Z. Herald (Nexis) 19 Apr. Clean burning, gas-fired models are the easiest outdoor fireplaces to use and maintain. But if you want a real fire, consider a wood burner, chimenea, firebowl, fire pit or brazier. < as lemmas |
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