fireworks
fireworks — 名詞
1. small containers filled with chemicals that burn or explode with bright colored
煙火
燃放產生火花和爆炸的化學物品
small containers filled with chemicals that burn or explode with bright colored lights, loud bangs, and smoke when lit, used especially for celebrations.
João lit a string of fireworks that crackled and popped on New Year's Eve.
João 在跨年夜點燃了一串劈啪作響的煙火。
collocation: a string of fireworks
The shop near the train station sells fireworks for the Lunar New Year celebrations.
火車站附近那家店有賣農曆新年用的煙火。
Padma warned the children not to stand too close when the fireworks were lit.
Padma 警告孩子們，煙火點燃時不要太靠近。
The box of fireworks contained rockets, sparklers, and small firecrackers.
那盒煙火裡面有火箭炮、仙女棒和小鞭炮。
Handling fireworks without proper safety equipment can lead to serious injuries.
沒有適當的安全裝備就操作煙火，可能導致重傷。
- firecrackers
specifically small paper tubes that explode loudly, a type of firework
- pyrotechnics
more formal and technical term for fireworks and their display
文法句型
always plural; can be used as a count noun in plural form
用法筆記
Always used in the plural form — there is no singular form ✗ 'a firework' in this sense, though you may hear 'a firecracker' or 'a rocket' for individual items.
常見錯誤
2. a public show in which fireworks are set off into the sky, usually to celebrate
煙火秀
慶祝場合的煙火施放表演
a public show in which fireworks are set off into the sky, usually to celebrate a national holiday, festival, or special occasion.
The whole family went to watch the fireworks in the city park after dinner.
晚餐後，全家人去市立公園看煙火。
collocation: watch the fireworks
Thousands of people gathered at the waterfront for the spectacular fireworks.
數千人聚集在海濱，欣賞壯觀的煙火秀。
The fireworks at the Mid-Autumn Festival lasted nearly thirty minutes.
中秋節的煙火秀持續了將近三十分鐘。
Ava's favorite part of the evening was the fireworks bursting over the lake.
Ava 整晚最喜歡的時刻就是煙火在湖面上空綻放的那一幕。
After the concert ended, everyone looked up to see the fireworks light up the sky.
演唱會結束後，大家都抬頭看著煙火照亮了夜空。
- fireworks display
more explicit term for the organized show
- pyrotechnic display
formal or technical term
文法句型
always plural; typically used with definite article or possessive
用法筆記
When referring to the public event rather than the objects themselves, 'fireworks' is typically preceded by 'the' or a possessive adjective (e.g., 'the fireworks,' 'their fireworks').
3. an angry and exciting situation in which people argue, lose their temper, shout
激烈爭吵
憤怒或激烈的爭執場面
an angry and exciting situation in which people argue, lose their temper, shout loudly at each other, or express strong disagreement and complaints.
There were fireworks at the meeting when the boss announced the salary cuts.
老闆宣布裁薪的時候，會議室裡爆發了激烈爭吵。
pattern: there were fireworks at [event]
Eitan expected real fireworks from his parents when they saw the broken fence.
Eitan 預料父母看到圍籬被撞壞後一定會大發雷霆。
The debate on the new policy produced fireworks that echoed through the hallway.
針對新政策的辯論引發了激烈衝突，吵聲響徹走廊。
Layla knew there would be fireworks if her brother borrowed her car without asking again.
Layla 知道如果弟弟又沒問就借走她的車，家裡肯定會大吵一架。
The committee meeting ended with true fireworks after the budget disagreement came up.
委員會會議在討論到預算爭議時，最終以激烈衝突收場。
文法句型
always plural; typically used in 'there are/were fireworks' pattern
用法筆記
Frequently used in the construction 'there are/were fireworks' to predict or describe a conflict. The subject is typically a meeting, discussion, or family gathering.
4. strong feelings of romantic or physical attraction that two people feel for each
激情火花
兩人之間強烈的浪漫吸引力
strong feelings of romantic or physical attraction that two people feel for each other, especially when they first meet.
There were instant fireworks between Hyun and Sade when they first met at the café.
Hyun 和 Sade 第一次在咖啡館見面時，兩人之間就迸發出激情的火花。
pattern: there were fireworks between [two people]
Their relationship had real fireworks from the very first date they went on.
他們的關係從第一次約會就充滿了激情火花。
The chemistry between the two actors produced fireworks on the movie screen.
那兩位演員之間的化學反應，在大銀幕上擦出了激情火花。
After a few months of dating, the initial fireworks began to fade between them.
交往幾個月後，他們之間最初的激情火花開始逐漸消退。
Everyone at the wedding could see the fireworks between the bride and groom.
婚禮上的每個人都看得出新郎和新娘之間擦出的激情火花。
- coldness
lack of feeling or interest between people
文法句型
always plural; typically used in 'there are/were fireworks' pattern
用法筆記
Always plural and always figurative. The idiom suggests excitement and passion similar to literal fireworks. Distinguish from sense 3 (ANGRY CONFLICT), where the same 'fireworks' pattern refers to arguments rather than romantic chemistry.
5. an exciting, impressive, and eye-catching performance or event, especially in sp
精彩表現
令人讚嘆的出色表演或事件
an exciting, impressive, and eye-catching performance or event, especially in sports, music, or other entertainment.
The gymnast's final routine was pure fireworks, earning her a standing ovation from the crowd.
那位體操選手的最後一套動作堪稱精彩表現，贏得了全場起立鼓掌。
pattern: pure fireworks
The band's live show was fireworks from the first song to the very last encore.
那個樂團的現場演出從第一首歌到最後一首安可曲都精彩無比。
The basketball game was fireworks in the final quarter as both teams scored heavily.
那場籃球賽在第四節打得精彩萬分，兩隊得分連連。
The fashion show produced real fireworks with its bold colours and dramatic lighting effects.
那場時尚秀以大膽的色彩和戲劇性的燈光效果，呈現了令人驚豔的演出。
The chef's dessert course was fireworks of flavour that delighted every guest at the table.
那位主廚的甜點在味蕾上綻放如煙火，讓在座的每位賓客都讚不絕口。
- a tour de force
more formal term for an impressive performance
- a sensation
something that causes great excitement and interest
文法句型
always plural; used as a mass-like plural
用法筆記
This sense describes any performance or event as being intensely impressive rather than literally relating to fireworks. Common in sports commentary and entertainment reviews.