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单词 tinderbox
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tinderbox

​noun countable
UK /ˈtɪndə(r)ˌbɒks/
Word Forms
singulartinderbox
pluraltinderboxes
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    a situation or place that could suddenly become extremely violent or dangerous
    Synonyms and related words
    Dangerous or exciting situations
    danger
    crisis
    emergency
  2. 2
    in the past, a small box used for holding the things needed for lighting a fire
    Synonyms and related words
    Things used for lighting fires and making flames
    faggot
    firelighter
    incendiary

tinderbox

​noun countable
US /ˈtɪndərˌbɑks/
Word Forms
singulartinderbox
pluraltinderboxes
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    a situation or place that could suddenly become extremely violent or dangerous
    Synonyms and related words
    Dangerous or exciting situations
    danger
    crisis
    emergency
  2. 2
    in the past, a small box used for holding the things needed for lighting a fire
    Synonyms and related words
    Things used for lighting fires and making flames
    cord
    faggot
    fagot
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