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商务英语中级口语词汇解析:firebrand

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商务英语中级口语词汇解析:firebrand

单词 firebrand
中文释义

1.煽动者(名词); 2.燃烧的木柴(名词)

英文释义

1. (noun) Someone with strong political opinions who speaks publicly in a way to encourage anger, radical

change, or revolt.

2. (noun) A burning piece of wood.

 

例句

1.EXAMPLE: As a young man, the country's founder was an outspoken firebrand who angered the authorities.

该国的创建者年轻时是个直言不讳的煽动者,惹恼了当局。

2.EXAMPLE: The cave was illuminated by firebrands set into its walls.

安在墙上的火把照亮了这个洞穴。

 

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