firecracker

英 ['faɪəkrækə]美 ['faɪɚkrækɚ]
  • n. 鞭炮，爆竹
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英文词源

firecracker (n.)
also fire-cracker, "exploding paper cylinder," 1830, American English coinage for what is in England a cracker, but the U.S. word distinguishes it from the word meaning "biscuit." See fire (n.) + agent noun from crack (v.).
Sec 2 And be it enacted, That it shall not be lawful for any person to burn, explode or throw any burning fire cracker, squib, turpentine balls or fire serpents in this state. [act of the General Assembly of the state of New Jersey, Feb. 18, 1835]

双语例句

1. The firecracker spattered sparks the moment it was lit.
花炮点着后,刺刺地直冒火星.
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2. The firecracker didn't go off.
爆竹没响.
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3. Light a firecracker with a burning joss stick.
用香火点燃爆竹.
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4. The firecracker went bang.
爆竹嘣地一响.
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5. Suddenly, a firecracker went off nearby - the signal to start the demonstration.
突然, 不远处响起了一声爆竹.这是信号!
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