请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 fireside
释义 fireside
I. \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: fire (I) + side
1. : a place near the fire or hearth; especially : the sides of the fireplace where seats were formerly placed
2.
 a. : home
  < shiploads of excellent gentlemen … were driven from their firesides — V.L.Parrington >
  < a virtuous people, fighting in defense of their altars and firesides — W.E.Channing >
 b. archaic : one's household : family
  < by so doing she would bring comfort and relief to an anxious fireside — S.H.Adams >
II. adjective
: having an informal or intimate quality
 < a report … written in fireside language — H.M.Baus >
 < a fireside chat >
 < fireside commentator to musical America — R.D.Welch >
随便看

 

英语词典包含332784条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2025/2/5 13:02:07