firefighter
noun [ C ] uk/ˈfaɪəˌfaɪ.tər/ us/ˈfaɪrˌfaɪ.t̬ɚ/
B1 消防队员
a person whose job is to stop fires from burning
Compare: fireman
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- Some people think that 'fireman' is a sexist term, and prefer the politically correct term 'firefighter'.
- Several of the firefighters received commendation for their bravery.
- It took the firefighters several hours to extinguish the flames.
- High winds have hindered firefighters in their efforts to put out the blaze.
- Two firefighters were treated for smoke inhalation.