firefighter
firefighter — noun
1. someone whose job it is to stop dangerous fires and rescue people who are trappe
someone whose job it is to stop dangerous fires and rescue people who are trapped in burning buildings
The firefighter ran into the burning house to save the family's dog.
collocation: run into + burning building
Aiko has wanted to become a firefighter ever since she was seven.
verb pattern: want to become [profession]
Three firefighters from Station 6 received medals for their courage last month.
When the smoke alarm went off, the firefighters arrived in less than five minutes.
Diego trained for six months before passing the firefighter entrance exam.
- fireman
older, gender-specific term now considered outdated in official use; 'firefighter' is preferred in modern English
- fire service worker
broader term that may include non-operational roles such as fire safety inspectors and educators
文法句型
firefighter + verb
a firefighter who + clause
become/work as + firefighter
用法筆記
This gender-neutral term has largely replaced the older word 'fireman' in modern professional and formal contexts. Use 'firefighter' for all individuals in the profession, regardless of gender.