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firelight

UK/'faɪəlaɪt/US/'faiәlait/
C2

Definitions

n.

The light given off by a fire

火光

Root Breakdown

Native English
fireroot
+
lightlight, brightness; not heavy
=firelight

fire + light = light from a fire. Transparent compound, same source-naming pattern.

Root light still carries 58 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.by firelight借着火光
  • 2.flickering firelight摇曳的火光
  • 3.in the firelight在火光中

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    We told stories by the flickering firelight.

  • 2.

    Shadows danced on the wall in the firelight.

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