firebreak
/fahyuhr-breyk/US // ˈfaɪərˌbreɪk //UK // (ˈfaɪəˌbreɪk) //
断火,霹雳火,防火,霹雳
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : a strip of plowed or cleared land made to check the spread of a prairie or forest fire.
Examples
If this is the case, every person who is vaccinated will contribute to a firebreak that will stop future surges of infection before they happen.
To slow fire near communities, Fillmore’s team has also cleared firebreaks around several backcountry towns, including Alpine, Julian and Pine Valley.
If there were poles, it might be the clearing for a telegraph line to a signal station; if it was broader, a firebreak.
She crossed the firebreak and rode up over the ridge calling her cheery "Hoo-hoo-hoo!"
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