好词典
fired
UK //ˈfaɪəd//US //ˈfaɪərd//
词源
源自中古英语 'firen'，与古英语 'fȳr'（火）相关，最初指点燃或发射的动作，后引申为解雇的含义。
verb
❶ 被解雇或开除工作，通常指因工作表现不佳、违反规定或公司裁员等原因失去工作。
“He was fired for being late to work too many times.”
（他因为多次迟到而被解雇了。）
“She got fired from her job after the company downsized.”
（公司裁员后，她被解雇了。）
❶ 点燃或发射某物，比如开枪、点火或启动引擎等动作。
“He fired the gun into the air as a warning.”
（他朝天开枪作为警告。）
“The engine fired up immediately when he turned the key.”
（他一转钥匙，引擎立刻启动了。）
同义词:dismissed, terminated, laid off, discharged
常见短语
get fired — 被解雇，通常指因工作表现或公司原因失去职位。
“He's afraid he might get fired if he makes another mistake.”
（他担心如果再犯错可能会被解雇。）
fired up — 情绪高涨或充满热情，常用于形容对某事非常兴奋或积极。
“The team was fired up after the coach's speech.”
（教练的讲话让团队士气高涨。）