firewood
/ˈfaɪəwʊd/ · /ˈfaɪərwʊd/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #4290 in the learning path
柴火；木柴
Definitions
n. Wood collected or cut for burning as fuel.
柴火；木柴
Example
We stacked dry firewood beside the stove before dinner.
晚饭前，我们把干柴堆在了炉子旁边。
In some rural communities, dependence on firewood for cooking can contribute to deforestation and indoor air pollution.
在一些农村社区，依赖柴火做饭可能加剧森林砍伐和室内空气污染。
Collocations
- collect firewood
- chop firewood
- a bundle of firewood
Usage tip
不可数名词；一块木柴可说a piece of firewood。
FAQ
- What does firewood mean?
- Wood collected or cut for burning as fuel.
- How is firewood pronounced?
- UK /ˈfaɪəwʊd/, US /ˈfaɪərwʊd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
