firefighter

firefighter — noun

1. someone whose job it is to stop dangerous fires and rescue people who are trappe

1.名詞B1
釋義

someone whose job it is to stop dangerous fires and rescue people who are trapped in burning buildings

例句

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]

同義詞
  • 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    older, gender-specific term now considered outdated in official use; 'firefighter' is preferred in modern English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.

常見錯誤

My cousin is a firefighter woman.
My cousin is a firefighter.
💡The word 'firefighter' already refers to people of any gender; you do not need to add 'woman' or 'man'.