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单词 firework
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Definition of firework in English:

firework

noun ˈfʌɪəwəːkˈfaɪ(ə)rˌwərk
  • 1A device containing gunpowder and other combustible chemicals which causes spectacular effects and explosions when ignited, used for display or in celebrations.

    they were oohing and aahing as if they were watching the fireworks
    as modifier a firework display
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Light the bonfire after the firework display so there is no risk of sparks or heat setting fireworks off.
    • Organisers are also hoping to put on a huge firework display and find a sponsor to fund it.
    • This incident was particularly severe because of the huge amount of gunpowder in the firework.
    • The event saw street performances and music, a lantern procession and a firework display.
    • An elderly couple were recovering today after yobs threw a lit firework through their bedroom window.
    • Fixed notice penalties have already been introduced for throwing a firework in a public place.
    • I object to being woken up at 5.11 am by the sound of firework explosions.
    • A proposed law that would tighten the rules on using and selling fireworks is set for final approval on Friday.
    • To add to the occasion, there was the added bonus of a firework display.
    • An operation by trading standards officials has uncovered shops selling dangerous fireworks to children as young as 14.
    • A young boy suffered burns to his chest and abdomen when he was hit by a firework at a home display in York.
    • Shopkeepers will also agree not to sell illegal fireworks which have been voluntarily banned by the industry.
    • The evening culminates with a firework display and a torchlight procession down the hill into Campden.
    • Never take your dog to a firework display or exercise it whilst fireworks are being discharged.
    • Last year also saw a 60 per cent increase in people being injured by fireworks in the street.
    • Is it time to ban the sale of fireworks to the public?
    • A massive firework display provided a stunning backdrop as the lights flickered into life.
    • After the parade, a spectacular firework display will take place on the banks of the river.
    • Vandals pushed lit fireworks through the letterbox of a veterinary practice near Eastleigh.
    • A terrified mum feared the worst when teenage yobs pushed a lit firework through her letterbox.
    Synonyms
    pyrotechnics, explosions, illuminations
    French feu d'artifice
    1. 1.1fireworks An outburst of anger, or a display of great skill or energy.
      when you put these men together you're bound to get fireworks
      Example sentencesExamples
      • There are sure to be fireworks on and off the pitch as these two bitter rivals reacquaint themselves.
      • We can also expect fireworks from such a temperamental lot, most notably the manager.
      • Edwina, who lives with her husband and kids in Toronto, says there are always fireworks when show business and family life collide.
      • So what kind of emotional fireworks can we expect from her?
      • We're warned that there will be fireworks if the couple meet each other.
      Synonyms
      uproar, trouble, mayhem, fuss
      tantrums, hysterics, paroxysms
      rage, fit, outburst, frenzy, row
 
 

Definition of firework in US English:

firework

nounˈfī(ə)rˌwərkˈfaɪ(ə)rˌwərk
  • 1A device containing gunpowder and other combustible chemicals that causes a spectacular explosion when ignited, used typically for display or in celebrations.

    they were oohing and aahing as if they were watching the fireworks
    as modifier a firework display
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Fixed notice penalties have already been introduced for throwing a firework in a public place.
    • Shopkeepers will also agree not to sell illegal fireworks which have been voluntarily banned by the industry.
    • Light the bonfire after the firework display so there is no risk of sparks or heat setting fireworks off.
    • Vandals pushed lit fireworks through the letterbox of a veterinary practice near Eastleigh.
    • After the parade, a spectacular firework display will take place on the banks of the river.
    • An operation by trading standards officials has uncovered shops selling dangerous fireworks to children as young as 14.
    • Is it time to ban the sale of fireworks to the public?
    • The evening culminates with a firework display and a torchlight procession down the hill into Campden.
    • Last year also saw a 60 per cent increase in people being injured by fireworks in the street.
    • Organisers are also hoping to put on a huge firework display and find a sponsor to fund it.
    • A terrified mum feared the worst when teenage yobs pushed a lit firework through her letterbox.
    • A proposed law that would tighten the rules on using and selling fireworks is set for final approval on Friday.
    • A massive firework display provided a stunning backdrop as the lights flickered into life.
    • The event saw street performances and music, a lantern procession and a firework display.
    • Never take your dog to a firework display or exercise it whilst fireworks are being discharged.
    • To add to the occasion, there was the added bonus of a firework display.
    • An elderly couple were recovering today after yobs threw a lit firework through their bedroom window.
    • A young boy suffered burns to his chest and abdomen when he was hit by a firework at a home display in York.
    • This incident was particularly severe because of the huge amount of gunpowder in the firework.
    • I object to being woken up at 5.11 am by the sound of firework explosions.
    Synonyms
    pyrotechnics, explosions, illuminations
    1. 1.1fireworks An outburst of anger or other emotion, or a display of brilliance or energy.
      when you put these men together you're bound to get fireworks
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Edwina, who lives with her husband and kids in Toronto, says there are always fireworks when show business and family life collide.
      • So what kind of emotional fireworks can we expect from her?
      • We're warned that there will be fireworks if the couple meet each other.
      • We can also expect fireworks from such a temperamental lot, most notably the manager.
      • There are sure to be fireworks on and off the pitch as these two bitter rivals reacquaint themselves.
      Synonyms
      uproar, trouble, mayhem, fuss
 
 
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