fireplace
/ˈfaɪəpleɪs/ · /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2533 in the learning path
壁炉
Definitions
n. A space in a wall where a fire burns.
壁炉
Example
We warmed our feet beside the fireplace after dinner.
晚饭后，我们在壁炉旁暖脚。
Traditional homes often feature a fireplace, although modern heating systems are generally more convenient.
传统住宅通常设有壁炉，不过现代供暖系统一般更方便。
Collocations
- light a fire in the fireplace
- an open fireplace
- a stone fireplace
Usage tip
壁炉是fireplace；壁炉架通常叫mantelpiece。
FAQ
- What does fireplace mean?
- A space in a wall where a fire burns.
- How is fireplace pronounced?
- UK /ˈfaɪəpleɪs/, US /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
