fire-engine是什么意思
英文词源
- fire-engine (n.)
- 1680s, "engine designed to throw a stream of water through a hose onto a fire for the purpose of extinguishing it," from fire (n.) + engine (n.). Also an early name for a steam engine (1722).
实用例句
- 1. He said they should turn their fire on the Conservative Party instead.
- 他说他们应该掉转枪口，向保守党开火。来自柯林斯例句
- 2. The council recently drew fire for its intervention in the dispute.
- 委员会最近因为介入该起争端而遭到批评。来自柯林斯例句
- 3. If something's a sure-fire hit then Radio One will play it.
- 如果哪首歌一定会火，那么第一频道肯定会播出。来自柯林斯例句
- 4. Legs of pork were cured and smoked over the fire.
- 在火上熏制猪腿。来自柯林斯例句
- 5. Don't leave a child alone in a room with an open fire.
- 房间里有裸露的明火时，不要让孩子独处其中。来自柯林斯例句
