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单词 pyrotechnic
释义
pyrotechnicspy‧ro‧tech‧nics /ˌpaɪrəʊˈteknɪks $ -rə-/ noun Word Origin
WORD ORIGINpyrotechnics
Origin:
1800-1900 Modern Latin pyrotechnia, from Greek pyr (PYRE) + techne ‘art’
Examples
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  • Bohemian pyrotechnics are not what marriage to Stu promises.
  • In low level solo passes the B-25s returned and with accompanying pyrotechnics relived the attack on Tokyo.
  • Mind you, guitar pyrotechnics and silly moustaches never did Mr Santana any harm.
  • Now utterly hypnotized, the man-apes could only stare slack-jawed into this astonishing display of pyrotechnics.
  • On one occasion, however, warning of the impending pyrotechnics came too late, the plant blew up.
  • The show includes pyrotechnics, special effects and a stadium card stunt.
  • There are those who try to scare away geese with swans, decoys and pyrotechnics.
1[plural] formal or technical a public show of fireworks2[uncountable] technical the skill or business of making fireworks3[plural] an impressive show of someone’s skill as a public performer, musician etc:  the guitar pyrotechnics of Eric Claptonpyrotechnic adjective:  a pyrotechnic display
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