| 单词 | fire |
| 释义 | fire —fire /faɪər/ aep /faɪr/ noun (FLAMES) A2 [C or U] (material that is in) the state of burning that produces flames that send out heat and light, and might produce smoke: » Animals are usually afraid of fire.» The fire was started by children playing with matches.» 40 people helped to put out (= stop) the fire.» The library was badly damaged in the fire.» How many historic buildings are damaged by fire each year?» She had to be rescued when her house caught (US caught on) fire (= started to burn).Thesaurus+: ↑Fire and flame , ↑Fire serviceB1 [C] a small controlled fire that is used for heating or cooking: » It's very cold in here - should I light a fire?» We built a fire on the beach.» We put up our tents and made a small fire.Thesaurus+: ↑Fire and flame , ↑Fire serviceon fireB1 If something is on fire, it is burning when it should not be: » If your home was on fire and you could save only one thing, what would it be?Thesaurus+: ↑Burning, burnt and on fireF0 [C] UK a gas or electric heater that is used to warm up a room: » a gas/electric fire» If you're cold just put the fire on.Thesaurus+: ↑Heaters and burnersWord partners for fire noun• ♯light/♯make/♯put out/♯start a fire• ♯catch fire• a fire ♯breaks out/♯burns/♯rages• a ♯blazing/♯roaring fire• be ♯on fire• a fire ♯hazardCollocations:–Nouns-lu. fire brigade/department/engine/fighter/service/station/truck» The whole town stopped as three fire engines sped along the road.-lu. fire alarm/door/drill/escape/exit/extinguisher/hose/hydrant» Staff and students should know where the fire exits are located.-lu. fire hazard/risk» Candles can be a real fire hazard.–Verbs-lu. build/ignite/light/make/start/stoke a fire» They went off to find some wood to make a fire.-lu. extinguish/fight/put out a fire» It took firefighters several hours to put out the fire.-lu. be destroyed /gutted by fire» One of the city's oldest pubs was gutted by fire and had to be rebuilt.-lu. catch fire» Investigators are still trying to find out why the factory caught fire.-lu. a fire burns/rages» The fire raged for over three hours destroying six buildings.–Types-lu. a brush/forest fire» The forest fire was believed to be started by a cigarette and lasted several days.-lu. a coal/electric/gas/log/wood fire» Their only source of heat was a small electric fire in the living room.-lu. a camp/open fire» Open fires are prohibited in the forest.–Prepositions-lu. on fire» It was several seconds before he realized his hair was on fire.-lu. by/in a fire» Many valuable works of art were lost in the fire.–Adjectives-lu. a roaring fire» On cold winter nights he loved to sit in front of a roaring fire and read.–Phrases-lu. a baptism of fire» His first ever game for the club was a real baptism of fire against the league champions.• • • Extra Examples:» Both buildings were badly affected by the fire.» My cat likes dozing in front of the fire.» The fire was thought to have been caused by a gas explosion.» The dry weather has increased the risk of brush fires.» The flames grew larger as the fire spread.noun [U] (EMOTION) ► F0 strong emotion: » The fire in her speech inspired everyone.→ SEE ALSO FIERY(Cf. ↑fiery) (RED)Thesaurus+: ↑Excitement, interest, energy and enthusiasmWord partners for fire noun• ♯light/♯make/♯put out/♯start a fire• ♯catch fire• a fire ♯breaks out/♯burns/♯rages• a ♯blazing/♯roaring fire• be ♯on fire• a fire ♯hazardnoun [U] (SHOOT) ► C2 the shooting of guns or other weapons: » The police opened fire on (= started shooting at) the protesters.» The command was given to cease fire (= stop shooting).» The city came under fire from anti-government forces last night.Thesaurus+: ↑GunsWord partners for fire noun• ♯light/♯make/♯put out/♯start a fire• ♯catch fire• a fire ♯breaks out/♯burns/♯rages• a ♯blazing/♯roaring fire• be ♯on fire• a fire ♯hazardCollocations:–Verbs-lu. cease/exchange/hold/open/return fire» Both sides exchanged fire throughout the night.-lu. come under (heavy) fire» The village came under heavy fire and was almost completely destroyed.–Types-lu. anti-aircraft/artillery/machine-gun /sniper fire» Machine-gun fire claimed the lives of many soldiers in the First World War.–Nouns-lu. line of fire» A journalist reporting on the conflict was badly injured after being caught in the line of fire.verb (SHOOT) ↑Verb Endings for fire B2 [I or T] to cause a weapon to shoot bullets, arrows, or missiles: » He fired his gun into the air.» Someone started firing at us.» Without warning he started firing into the crowd.» I just prayed that he would stop firing.» The ambassador denied that any missiles had been fired across the border.Thesaurus+: ↑Detonation and bombardmentThesaurus+: ↑GunsF0 [T or I] to direct a series of questions or criticisms at someone: » The journalists were firing questions at me for two whole hours.» "I'd like to ask you some questions about your childhood, if I may." "Fire away!" (= You can start asking them now.)Thesaurus+: ↑Disapproving and criticizing , ↑Damaging reputationThesaurus+: ↑Questioning people and asking questions in general , ↑Curiosity , ↑Suspecting and questioning• • • Extra Examples:» The soldiers were ordered to fire only as a last resort.» The initial cloud of tear gas had hardly cleared before shots were fired.» He fired six shots at the target, but his aim was terrible, and he missed all of them.» The rebels were firing anti-tank rockets.» The soldiers have been ordered to desist from firing their guns.verb [T] (EXCITE) ↑Verb Endings for fire ► C2 to cause a strong emotion in someone: » I had a brilliant English teacher who fired me with enthusiasm for literature at an early age.» Talk of treasure and lost cities had fired their imaginations.Thesaurus+: ↑Inspiring feelings in othersverb [T] (HEAT) ↑Verb Endings for fire ► F0 to heat objects made of clay in a kiln (= a special oven) so that they become hardThesaurus+: ↑Ceramics and potteryverb [T] (REMOVE FROM A JOB) ↑Verb Endings for fire ► B2 to remove someone from their job, either because they have done something wrong or badly, or as a way of saving the cost of employing them: » She was fired after she was caught stealing from her employer.» He was fired from his $165,000 job for poor performance.» She has just been fired as editor of the newspaper.» The company is reducing its workforce by firing 500 employees.Thesaurus+: ↑Firing staff and being fired• • • Extra Examples:» He started feeling paranoid and was convinced his boss was going to fire him.» They have the power to hire and fire managers.» They fired him when they found out he had a criminal record.» He's lucky that he wasn't fired.» After years of loyal service, his boss gave him the shaft by firing him just before he would have qualified for a pension. |
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