firework
noun
uk/ˈfaɪə.wɜːk/us/ˈfaɪr.wɝːk/fireworknoun(EXPLOSIVE)
B1[C]
asmallcontainerfilledwithexplosivechemicalsthatproducebrightcolouredpatternsorloudnoiseswhen theyexplode:
焰火;烟花a fireworkdisplay焰火表演
When it getsdarkwe'llletoff(USset off)(=light)the fireworks.天一黑下来我们就放烟花。
Whattimedo the fireworksstart?什么时候开始燃放焰火?
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- Theyletoff abigfirework as asignalthat thefestivalhadstarted.
- Theskywasalightwith hundreds of fireworks.
- Theinstructionson the fireworks said "Light thebluetouchpaper, andstandwellclear."
- Wewatchedthe fireworks, oohing and aahing with everyoneelse.
- Theeveningendedwith athrillingdisplayof fireworks.
Fireworks
- banger
- catherine wheel
- cracker
- firecracker
- fuse
- fuze
- pyrotechnic
- pyrotechnician
- pyrotechnics
- rocket
- Roman candle
- sparkler
- squib
- touchpaper
fireworknoun(SHOUTING)
fireworks[plural]informalhumorous
a lot ofangryshouting:
愤怒的叫喊Hesuggestedhelosesomeweightand that's when the fireworksstarted!他建议说应该要减一些肥,这就引来了大喊大叫。