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单词 firestorm
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firestorm

or fire storm

[ fahyuhr-stawrm ]
/ ˈfaɪərˌstɔrm /

noun

an atmospheric phenomenon, caused by a large fire, in which the rising column of air above the fire draws in strong winds often accompanied by rain.
a raging fire of great intensity, as one fueled by oil or gas, that spreads rapidly.

Origin of firestorm

First recorded in 1575–85; fire + storm

Words nearby firestorm

fireside chats, fire sign, fire station, firestone, firestop, firestorm, fire support, fire temple, firethorn, fire tower, fire trail
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British Dictionary definitions for firestorm

firestorm
/ (ˈfaɪəˌstɔːm) /

noun

an uncontrollable blaze sustained by violent winds that are drawn into the column of rising hot air over the burning area: often the result of heavy bombing
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