pyrotechnics
pyrotechnics — 名詞
1. the skilled work of designing, building, and setting off fireworks for shows and
煙火技藝
製作和施放煙火的技術與工藝
the skilled work of designing, building, and setting off fireworks for shows and celebrations
Sayaka studied pyrotechnics for three years before designing her first large show.
Sayaka 花了三年學習煙火技藝，才設計出她的第一場大型表演。
studied pyrotechnics — the craft as a field of study
The pyrotechnics course at the technical college covers safety rules, chemical mixing, and launch timing.
技術學院開設的煙火技藝課程涵蓋安全規範、化學藥劑混合和發射時間控制。
Pedro's family has worked in pyrotechnics for four generations in the same small coastal town.
Pedro 的家族在同一個沿海小鎮上從事煙火技藝已有四代之久。
Modern pyrotechnics relies on computer-controlled systems to synchronise fireworks with live music.
現代的煙火技藝依靠電腦控制系統，讓煙火與現場音樂同步。
Caleb burned his hand during pyrotechnics training when a fuse sparked before he could step back.
Caleb 在煙火技藝訓練中燒傷了手——一條引信在他來得及退開前就點燃了。
- firework-making
more informal; refers narrowly to the making of fireworks
- pyrotechny
technical and rare; mostly in older texts
文法句型
study + pyrotechnics
work in + pyrotechnics
a course in + pyrotechnics
用法筆記
Often used with a singular verb when referring to the craft as a whole field of study or work.
常見錯誤
2. an outdoor event where fireworks are launched into the sky for people to watch,
煙火表演
在慶祝活動中施放煙火的公開演出
an outdoor event where fireworks are launched into the sky for people to watch, often as part of a celebration
The pyrotechnics lit up the harbour while thousands of people watched from the bridge.
煙火表演照亮了港口，數千人站在橋上觀賞。
Chidi brought his children to see the New Year pyrotechnics over the river.
Chidi 帶孩子們去看河畔的跨年煙火表演。
The wedding ended with a short but beautiful pyrotechnics show above the garden.
婚禮最後在花園上空以一場短暫而美麗的煙火表演作結。
A sudden burst of pyrotechnics startled the birds nesting on the old church roof.
突如其來的一陣煙火驚動了棲息在老教堂屋頂上的鳥兒。
Bilal filmed the entire pyrotechnics display to show his grandmother when he got home.
Bilal 拍下整場煙火表演，打算回家後給祖母看。
- fireworks display
more everyday phrasing; slightly less formal
- fireworks show
common in American English for public celebrations
文法句型
watch + the pyrotechnics
a + pyrotechnics + display/show
3. an impressive, thrilling performance full of technical skill — used about music,
炫技
展現高超技巧、令人驚嘆的表演
an impressive, thrilling performance full of technical skill — used about music, speeches, writing, or any activity where someone shows off their ability in an exciting way
The audience sat stunned after the pianist's pyrotechnics in the final movement.
鋼琴家在最後一個樂章中的炫技讓全場觀眾目瞪口呆。
Valentina's verbal pyrotechnics during the debate won over several undecided voters.
Valentina 在辯論中的口才炫技贏得了幾位搖擺選民的支持。
adjective + pyrotechnics: naming the field where dazzling skill is shown
A young guitarist amazed the judges with fingering pyrotechnics they had never seen before.
一位年輕吉他手以評審從未見過的指法炫技令眾人驚嘆。
Critics praised the novel's linguistic pyrotechnics but questioned the thinness of the plot.
評論家讚賞這部小說的語言炫技，但也質疑情節過於單薄。
In just five minutes, Ishaan produced mathematical pyrotechnics that solved the whole problem.
短短五分鐘內，Ishaan 就用數學炫技解開了困擾團隊的整道難題。
- virtuosity
emphasises sustained technical excellence rather than flashy moments
- bravura
stresses boldness and confidence in performance
- fireworks
informal; uses the same metaphor but is more casual
文法句型
[adjective/noun] + pyrotechnics
用法筆記
Almost always modified by an adjective or noun that names the field of skill (verbal pyrotechnics, guitar pyrotechnics, mathematical pyrotechnics). Distinguish from sense 2: this sense describes human skill, not actual fireworks.