1670s, "juggler who appears to swallow fire as part of an act," from fire (n.) + eater. From 1804 as "person of irascible or recklessly defiant disposition;" especially in U.S. history in reference to vehement Southern partizans (1851). Perhaps due to the extended senses, fire-swallower began to be used for the original sense by 1883. Related: Fire-eating.
雙語例句
1. He said they should turn their fire on the Conservative Party instead.
他說他們應(yīng)該掉轉(zhuǎn)槍口，向保守黨開火。
來自柯林斯例句
2. The council recently drew fire for its intervention in the dispute.
委員會(huì)最近因?yàn)榻槿朐撈馉幎硕獾脚u(píng)。
來自柯林斯例句
3. If something's a sure-fire hit then Radio One will play it.
如果哪首歌一定會(huì)火，那么第一頻道肯定會(huì)播出。
來自柯林斯例句
4. Legs of pork were cured and smoked over the fire.
在火上熏制豬腿。
來自柯林斯例句
5. Don't leave a child alone in a room with an open fire.