firestorm
英[ˈfaɪəstɔ:m]
美[ˈfaɪərstɔrm]
柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
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(通常指遭到轰炸之后的)风暴性大火
A firestorm is a fire that is burning uncontrollably, usually in a place that has been bombed.
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(抗议或批评的)热浪，热潮，风暴
If you say that there is a firestorm of protest or criticism, you are emphasizing that there is a great deal of very fierce protest or criticism.
例句
The speech has resulted in a firestorm of controversy.
这一讲话已引发了激烈的争议。
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