fire的英文釋義Noun 1. the event of something burning (often destructive);
they lost everything in the fire2. the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke;
fire was one of our ancestors' first discoveries3. the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy;
hold your fire until you can see the whites of their eyesthey retreated in the face of withering enemy fire4. a fireplace in which a fire is burning;
they sat by the fire and talked5. intense adverse criticism;
Clinton directed his fire at the Republican Partythe government has come under attackdon't give me any flak6. feelings of great warmth and intensity;
he spoke with great ardor7. once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
8. a severe trial;
he went through fire and damnationVerb 1. start firing a weapon
2. cause to go off;
fire a gunfire a bullet3. bake in a kiln so as to harden;
fire pottery4. terminate the employment of;
The boss fired his secretary todayThe company terminated 25% of its workers5. go off or discharge;
The gun fired6. drive out or away by or as if by fire;
The soldiers were firedSurrender fires the cold skepticism7. call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses);
arouse pityraise a smileevoke sympathy8. destroy by fire;
They burned the house and his diaries9. provide with fuel;
Oil fires the furnace