also fire-brand, c. 1200, "piece of wood kindled at a fire, a piece of something burning," from fire (n.) + brand (n.). Used for spreading fire. Figurative sense of "one who kindles mischief or passions" is from late 14c.
雙語例句
1. He is represented by the media as a dangerous firebrand .
新聞媒介報導(dǎo),他是個危險的政治煽動者。
來自辭典例句
2. He is represented by the media as a dangerous firebrand.