| 词汇 | brush-fire |
| 释义 | brush fire noun[ C ] mainly US(alsobrushfire)uk /ˈbrʌʃ ˌfaɪər/ us /ˈbrʌʃ ˌfaɪr/ a fire that is difficult to control and often spreads quickly, involving small, low bushes or the rough land they grow on: The dry weather has increased the risk of brush fires.干旱的天气增加了灌木丛着火的危险。 Brush fires have burned nearly 1,500 acres of forest in the national park. The dry conditions have increased concerns about brushfires. a situation in which there is a lot of disagreement or anger that quickly spreads to more people and becomes difficult to control: In the political brushfire that followed, the proposed regulation was quickly withdrawn. The incident seemed to spark a brush fire where suddenly people were saying "This has to change." Compare bushfire wildfire Firefighters are gaining control over the brush fires with the help of changing weather. Thunderstorms and cooler weather helped firefighters to contain the massive brush fires in the region. There were several brush fires caused by fireworks. The lack of rainfall has led to concerns about brushfires during the hottest months of the year. The brushfire began with a controversial publication from the university's Professor of Politics. Fire & flame beacon blaze bonfire brand bushfire campfire conflagration dumpster fire fire fireball firebrand firepit firestorm inferno open firephrase open fireplace pilot spark wildfire You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Increasing and intensifying Dangerous and harmful |
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