fire-resistant

fire-resistant — 形容詞

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

1.形容詞B2
釋義

耐火的

經測試可在火中維持阻隔

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.

學校在每條走廊都裝了耐火門。

attributive use: fire-resistant + doors

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

在安全測試中，這面牆因為內層板材耐火，所以仍然保持穩固。

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

難燃的

不容易起火或持續燃燒

not easy to catch fire or keep burning

例句

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

Yasmin 為了在爐子旁露營，選了一條難燃的毯子。

fire-resistant + blanket

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

就算洗了很多次，這塊布料在工作間裡仍然保持難燃。

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.