fire-resistant

fire-resistant — adjective

1. made to keep working for a set time in a fire test, without quickly collapsing o

1.形容詞B2
釋義

made to keep working for a set time in a fire test, without quickly collapsing or letting too much heat pass through

例句

The school installed fire-resistant doors along every hallway.

attributive use: fire-resistant + doors

During the safety test, the wall stayed solid because its inner panels were fire-resistant.

predicative use in a fire test result

同義詞
  • fireproof

    stronger claim, often suggesting fuller protection against fire

  • flame-retardant

    focuses on treatment that slows burning, especially in fabrics and plastics

  • heat-resistant

    about tolerating high heat, not necessarily direct fire

反義詞

文法句型

fire-resistant + noun

be fire-resistant

用法筆記

Used most often in building rules, safety labels, and product specifications. It usually suggests that the material or structure has been tested to hold up against fire for a stated period.

常見錯誤

❌The wall is fire-resistant, so fire cannot damage it at all.
✅The wall is fire-resistant, so it can slow fire damage for a time.
💡fire-resistant suggests limited protection, not total immunity.

2. not easy to catch fire or keep burning

2.形容詞B2
釋義

not easy to catch fire or keep burning

例句

Yasmin chose a fire-resistant blanket for camping near the stove.

fire-resistant + blanket

Even after many washes, this fabric stays fire-resistant in the workshop.

stays fire-resistant after repeated use

同義詞
  • flame-retardant

    often used for materials treated to slow burning

  • slow-burning

    emphasizes that the material burns more slowly once lit

  • fireproof

    stronger and less cautious than fire-resistant

反義詞

文法句型

fire-resistant + noun

be fire-resistant

用法筆記

This broader sense is common for fabrics, gloves, foam, and other everyday materials. Unlike sense 1, it does not by itself imply a formal test standard or an exact time rating.

常見錯誤

❌This jacket is fire-resistant, so it is safe to stand in flames.
✅This jacket is fire-resistant, but you should still avoid direct flames.
💡fire-resistant means hard to ignite, not safe in every fire.