fire
/ˈfaɪə/ · /ˈfaɪr/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #81 in the learning path
火；火灾
Definitions
n. Burning that produces heat and light, sometimes causing damage.
火；火灾
v. To make someone leave their job.
解雇；开除
v. To shoot a gun or launch a weapon.
开枪；发射
Example
We warmed our hands by the fire after dinner.
晚饭后，我们在炉火旁暖手。
Regular safety inspections can reduce the risk of fire in older residential buildings with outdated electrical systems.
定期安全检查可以降低电气系统老化的旧住宅楼发生火灾的风险。
Collocations
- catch fire
- put out a fire
- fire safety
- fire an employee
Word family
- firefighter (n.)
- fireproof (adj.)
- fiery (adj.)
Synonyms
- dismiss
- sack
Antonyms
- hire
Usage tip
catch fire指开始着火；be on fire指正在燃烧。
FAQ
- What does fire mean?
- Burning that produces heat and light, sometimes causing damage. To make someone leave their job. To shoot a gun or launch a weapon.
- How is fire pronounced?
- UK /ˈfaɪə/, US /ˈfaɪr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
