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fireball

UK //ˈfaɪə.bɔːl//US //ˈfaɪr.bɑːl//

词源

源自中古英语,由 fire(火) + ball(球)组合而成,最早记录于14世纪,用于描述球形火焰现象。

noun

❶ 指一团燃烧的球状火焰,常见于爆炸、陨石坠落或魔法特效中,形容明亮且快速移动的火焰团。

“The meteorite created a huge fireball as it entered the atmosphere.”

(陨石进入大气层时形成了一个巨大的火球。)

“The wizard cast a spell and a fireball shot from his hands.”

(巫师施法时,一个火球从他手中射出。)

❶ 比喻精力充沛、热情似火的人,形容其行动力强或性格火爆。

“She's a real fireball at work, always full of energy.”

(她在工作中是个活力四射的人,总是干劲十足。)

“The new coach is a fireball who motivates the whole team.”

(新教练是个充满激情的火球,激励着整个团队。)

同义词:flame ball, blazing sphere, ball of fire

常见短语

like a fireball — 形容移动或行动极其迅速且充满能量,像火球一样势不可挡。

“He ran down the field like a fireball, dodging every defender.”

(他像火球一样冲过球场,躲过了所有防守队员。)

human fireball — 特指杂技表演中浑身着火的特技演员,或比喻精力超常的人。

“The circus featured a daredevil human fireball act.”

(马戏团的压轴节目是胆大包天的火人表演。)