内容简介

炙热的 “fire（火焰）” 总是给人留下 “充满激情和热情” 的印象。在英语中，不少包含 “fire” 的短语的意思都和火焰带给人的联想有关。比如，“on fire” 的意思就是 “表现出色，状态绝佳”；不过，火焰也是危险的，“play with fire（玩火）” 的人也要小心，避免自食其果。看视频，学习四个包含单词 “fire” 的短语。

用法总结

1. “play with fire” 玩火，冒险

• Leaving your car unlocked in the city? If you play with fire, you're going to get burnt.

• Trying to cheat on the final exam is really playing with fire.

2. “on fire” 表现出色，状态绝佳

• Did you see Molly's presentation? She's on fire today. She's doing so well.

• You've been preparing for this performance for a year. Be confident — you'll be on fire today!

3. “under fire” 遭受批评或被攻击

• Bill was under fire, because he's kept turning up late to work.

• He is upset because his work was under fire from the commenters.

4. “add fuel to the fire” 火上浇油，推波助澜

• Don't argue with her now, you'll only add fuel to the fire.

• Stop adding fuel to the fire and let them calm down.