内容简介
炙热的 “fire(火焰)” 总是给人留下 “充满激情和热情” 的印象。在英语中,不少包含 “fire” 的短语的意思都和火焰带给人的联想有关。比如,“on fire” 的意思就是 “表现出色,状态绝佳”;不过,火焰也是危险的,“play with fire(玩火)” 的人也要小心,避免自食其果。看视频,学习四个包含单词 “fire” 的短语。
用法总结
1. “play with fire” 玩火,冒险
- Leaving your car unlocked in the city? If you play with fire, you’re going to get burnt.
- Trying to cheat on the final exam is really playing with fire.
2. “on fire” 表现出色,状态绝佳
- Did you see Molly’s presentation? She’s on fire today. She’s doing so well.
- You’ve been preparing for this performance for a year. Be confident — you’ll be on fire today!
3. “under fire” 遭受批评或被攻击
- Bill was under fire, because he’s kept turning up late to work.
- He is upset because his work was under fire from the commenters.
4. “add fuel to the fire” 火上浇油,推波助澜
- Don’t argue with her now, you’ll only add fuel to the fire.
- Stop adding fuel to the fire and let them calm down.