fireproofing

fireproofing — 名詞

1. a substance or coating that is put onto or into a surface to stop it from burnin

1.名詞B2
釋義

防火材料

防止火焰蔓延的塗層或物質

a substance or coating that is put onto or into a surface to stop it from burning or to slow the spread of flames

例句

The builders sprayed fireproofing onto the steel beams inside the new library.

工人把防火材料噴在新圖書館的鋼樑上。

collocation: spray fireproofing onto [surface]

Old wooden houses often need extra fireproofing to meet modern safety rules.

老舊木屋通常需要加裝防火材料，以符合現行的安全規範。

常見搭配
  • spray fireproofing
  • apply fireproofing
  • fireproofing material
  • fireproofing layer
  • add fireproofing
同義詞
  • fire retardant

    more specific to chemicals that resist fire; 'fireproofing' is a broader term for any material

  • flame retardant

    commonly used for coatings on fabrics and furniture; overlaps with fireproofing

  • insulation

    focuses on heat retention, but some types also offer fire protection

用法筆記

Uncountable when referring to the material in general, but countable when specifying a particular type or brand of fireproofing substance.

常見錯誤

The house needs a fireproofing.
The house needs fireproofing.
In this sense, fireproofing is usually uncountable; do not use 'a' unless referring to a specific type.

2. the activity of adding fire-resistant substances to a structure or object to pro

2.名詞B2
釋義

防火處理

為建築物添加防火物質的作業

the activity of adding fire-resistant substances to a structure or object to protect it from fire damage

例句

Fireproofing of the school's walls was finished just before the winter break.

學校牆壁的防火處理在寒假期間完工了。

fireproofing of [structure]

A local company offers fireproofing services for restaurants and hotels in the area.

當地一家公司為餐廳和旅館提供防火處理服務。

常見搭配
  • fireproofing work
  • fireproofing service
  • do fireproofing
  • complete fireproofing
  • fireproofing of
同義詞
  • fire protection

    broader term; includes systems like sprinklers, not just coating

  • fire treatment

    refers specifically to applying chemicals; less common in everyday use

用法筆記

Distinguishes the process from the material (sense 1). Frequently found in construction and safety inspection contexts. Often followed by 'of + [building/area]'.

常見錯誤

We need to buy fireproofing for the roof.' (when meaning the material)
We need to do fireproofing on the roof.
Use this sense only when describing the act or process, not the substance.

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常見搭配

名詞搭配

  • fireproofing work
  • fireproofing service
  • fireproofing cost
  • fireproofing requirement

常用片語

  • spray fireproofing onto
  • apply fireproofing to
  • add fireproofing to

介系詞搭配