| 单词 | firebrand |
| 释义 | firebrand (once / 4610 pages) 1n 2n When someone is known for being wildly devoted to a cause or idea, they're called a firebrand. A firebrand enjoys pushing buttons and stirring up passions. Firebrand isn't such a tough word to remember if you think of that person's "brand" being "fiery." Someone who enjoys heating up the debate around a subject or lighting a fire under other people is a firebrand. "Fire" is their "brand." Firebrands come in all shapes and sizes: conservative, liberal, militant, creative. Anyone who takes a strong, provocative stance and challenges people with heated rhetoric might be labeled a firebrand. All it takes is guts and a willingness to stir things up. WORD FAMILYfirebrand: firebrands USAGE EXAMPLES"They will be held accountable for their actions. They will face the full force of the law," the firebrand leader said. Reuters(Dec 17, 2016) She is a young firebrand with a stronger commitment to the ideology of the old National Front. Washington Post(Dec 13, 2016) The relative lack of bombthrowers and firebrands in Trump’s populist mould is in part a tribute to his surprise victory. The Guardian(Dec 09, 2016) 1 n a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning 2Syn|Hyper brand firewood wood used for fuel n someone who deliberately foments trouble Syn|Hypo|Hyper inciter, instigant, instigator, provoker ringleader a person who leads (especially in illicit activities) bad hat, mischief-maker, trouble maker, troublemaker, troubler someone who deliberately stirs up trouble |
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