音标:['faiәbrænd] ;
n. 火把, 在燃烧的木柴, 煽动叛乱者
n a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning
n someone who deliberately foments trouble
词型变化:名词复数形式 : firebrands
考试类型:[GRE]
词性分布:
名词100%

firebrand的用法和样例:

例句

用作名词(n.)
  1. We kindled a firebrand in the cave.我们在山洞里点燃火把。
  2. He is represented by the media as a dangerous firebrand.传播媒体报导他是个危险的煽动者。

经典引文

  • Astell..was a firebrand, a troubler of the peace.

    出自:W. Holtby
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