firebrand 英 [ˈfaɪəbrænd] 　 美 [ˈfaɪərbrænd]

firebrand

firebrand　 英 [ˈfaɪəbrænd] 美 [ˈfaɪərbrænd]

n. 火把；煽动叛乱者；放火者　

名词复数:firebrands　

  • When someone is known for being wildly devoted to a cause or idea, they're called a firebrand. A firebrand enjoys pushing buttons and stirring up passions.
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  • n. 火把；煽动叛乱者；放火者
  • firebrand (n.) 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.
fire·brand / ˈfaɪəbrænd ; NAmE ˈfaɪərbrænd / noun a person who is always encouraging other people to take strong political action, often causing trouble 挑动政治争端者；煽动动乱者 firebrand firebrands fire·brand / ˈfaɪəbrænd ; NAmE ˈfaɪərbrænd /
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