firefighter

IPA/ˈfaɪəfaɪtə(r)/
KK[fˈaɪrfˌaɪtɚ]IPA/ˈfaɪərfaɪtər/

firefighter — 名詞

  • firefightersingular
  • firefightersplural

1. someone whose job it is to stop dangerous fires and rescue people who are trappe

1.名詞B1
釋義

消防員

受訓撲滅火災、救援受困者的專業人員

someone whose job it is to stop dangerous fires and rescue people who are trapped in burning buildings

例句

The firefighter ran into the burning house to save the family's dog.

消防員衝進失火的房子，救出了這家人的狗。

collocation: run into + burning building

Aiko has wanted to become a firefighter ever since she was seven.

Aiko 從七歲起就想成為一名消防員。

verb pattern: want to become [profession]

常見搭配
  • become a firefighter
  • train as a firefighter
  • volunteer firefighter
  • professional firefighter
  • firefighter helmet
  • firefighter gear
  • call the firefighters
  • firefighter station
  • firefighter rescue team
同義詞
  • fireman

    older, gender-specific term now considered outdated in official use; 'firefighter' is preferred in modern English

  • fire service worker

    broader term that may include non-operational roles such as fire safety inspectors and educators

文法句型

firefighter + verb

a firefighter who + clause

become/work as + firefighter

用法筆記

This gender-neutral term has largely replaced the older word 'fireman' in modern professional and formal contexts. Use 'firefighter' for all individuals in the profession, regardless of gender.

常見錯誤

My cousin is a firefighter woman.
My cousin is a firefighter.
The word 'firefighter' already refers to people of any gender; you do not need to add 'woman' or 'man'.

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常見搭配

名詞搭配

  • firefighter equipment
  • firefighter station
  • firefighter helmet
  • firefighter training
  • firefighter rescue

副詞搭配

常用片語

  • become a firefighter
  • work as a firefighter
  • call the firefighters
  • join the firefighters

介系詞搭配

  • as a firefighter
  • for a firefighter
  • with the firefighters