Fire
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British pronunciation/fa‌ɪ‌ə/
American pronunciation/faɪr/
Fire
01

, 火灾

the result of something burning that often produces heat, flame, light, and smoke
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The firefighter bravely extinguished the house fire.
We enjoyed sitting by the fire, telling stories and staying warm.
We used a lighter to start the fire in the fireplace.
02

, 开火

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
03

, 火灾

the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
04

壁炉, 火炉

a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning
05

, 热情

feelings of great warmth and intensity
06

, 火焰

once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
07

, 激烈批评

intense adverse criticism
08

考验

a severe trial
09

, 火焰

fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking
to fire
01

开枪, 射击

to shoot a bullet, shell, etc. from a weapon
Transitive: to fire a bullet or projectile
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The soldier fires precise shots during training exercises.
Last night, the soldiers fired their weapons in response to an enemy attack.
She has fired a pistol at the shooting range multiple times.
02

解雇, 开除

to make someone leave their job, position, etc., usually as punishment
Transitive: to fire sb
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The manager fired two employees last month.
If she does n't improve her performance, they might fire her.
The team decided to fire the coach after several losses.
03

点燃, 点火

to ignite or start a fire in something
Transitive: to fire sth
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04

发射, 射击

to release or shoot a projectile from a gun or other weapon
Transitive: to fire a weapon
05

烧制, 加热

to heat a clay object to become hardened, by putting it in a kiln
Transitive: to fire clay objects
06

射击, 开火

(of a weapon) to be discharged or to release a bullet when the trigger is pulled
Intransitive
07

点燃, 激励

to arouse, provoke, or inspire strong emotion, enthusiasm, or imagination
Transitive: to fire an emotion
08

发射, 投掷

to throw, launch, or direct something with force and speed
Transitive: to fire sth somewhere
09

点火, 点燃

(of the fuel in an engine) to ignite, causing the engine to start running
Intransitive
10

发出, 激活

to produce an electrical impulse or contraction in a nerve or muscle cell
Intransitive
11

给...加燃料, 点燃

to provide a furnace, engine, etc. with fuel to keep it operating
Transitive: to fire an engine or device
01

按我的信号,开火!, 准备好,开火!

used as a command to commence an action, particularly in the context of shooting or initiating a weapon
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Instructor: " Fire when you have a clear shot! "
Director giving instructions for a battle scene: " On my mark, fire! "
01

炫酷, 极好

extremely good or exciting, often conveys enthusiasm and intensity
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The firefighter bravely extinguished the house fire.
We enjoyed sitting by the fire, telling stories and staying warm.
We used a lighter to start the fire in the fireplace.
Can you please add some logs to the fire to keep it burning?
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