B2 noun ニュートラル

bonfire

/ˈbɒnfaɪə(r)/

A large, controlled outdoor fire lit for celebration, signaling, or to dispose of garden waste. It is typically much larger than a standard campfire and is often the centerpiece of a social or cultural event.

例文

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1

We gathered around the bonfire on the beach to roast marshmallows and tell stories.

We gathered around the bonfire on the beach to roast marshmallows and tell stories.

2

The local authorities have issued a permit for the annual commemorative bonfire.

The local authorities have issued a permit for the annual commemorative bonfire.

3

Let's grab some old crates and have a massive bonfire tonight.

Let's grab some old crates and have a massive bonfire tonight.

語族

名詞
bonfire
関連
firewood
💡

覚え方のコツ

The word comes from 'bone-fire' (fire of bones). Imagine an ancient celebration where people threw large bones into a massive fire to remember the name.

クイックテスト

The villagers spent all afternoon gathering wood to build a massive ________ for the summer solstice festival.

正解!

正解は: bonfire

例文

1

We gathered around the bonfire on the beach to roast marshmallows and tell stories.

everyday

We gathered around the bonfire on the beach to roast marshmallows and tell stories.

2

The local authorities have issued a permit for the annual commemorative bonfire.

formal

The local authorities have issued a permit for the annual commemorative bonfire.

3

Let's grab some old crates and have a massive bonfire tonight.

informal

Let's grab some old crates and have a massive bonfire tonight.

4

Sociological studies suggest that the community bonfire served as a primary site for tribal cohesion.

academic

Sociological studies suggest that the community bonfire served as a primary site for tribal cohesion.

5

The luxury resort features a nightly bonfire to enhance the guest experience in the outdoor lounge area.

business

The luxury resort features a nightly bonfire to enhance the guest experience in the outdoor lounge area.

語族

名詞
bonfire
関連
firewood

よく使う組み合わせ

light a bonfire light a bonfire
build a bonfire build a bonfire
dance around the bonfire dance around the bonfire
huge bonfire huge bonfire
bonfire embers bonfire embers

よく使うフレーズ

bonfire of the vanities

a burning of objects condemned as authorities

a bonfire of regulations

a metaphorical large-scale destruction of rules or red tape

bonfire night

a traditional UK celebration on November 5th

よく混同される語

bonfire vs campfire

A campfire is small and used for cooking or warmth while camping; a bonfire is much larger and used for celebrations or burning waste.

bonfire vs pyre

A pyre is a structure, usually made of wood, used specifically for burning a corpse as part of a funeral rite.

📝

使い方のコツ

The word is almost exclusively used for outdoor settings. In a metaphorical sense, it is often used to describe the large-scale disposal or destruction of documents or regulations.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often call any fire outside a 'bonfire', but it must be large and intentional. Do not use 'bonfire' to describe an accidental fire like a forest fire or a house fire.

💡

覚え方のコツ

The word comes from 'bone-fire' (fire of bones). Imagine an ancient celebration where people threw large bones into a massive fire to remember the name.

📖

語源

From Middle English 'bonefire', literally meaning a fire for burning bones.

文法パターン

Countable noun Used with verbs: build, light, stoke, extinguish
🌍

文化的な背景

In the United Kingdom, bonfires are the central element of Guy Fawkes Night (November 5th) to commemorate the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605.

クイックテスト

The villagers spent all afternoon gathering wood to build a massive ________ for the summer solstice festival.

正解!

正解は: bonfire

関連単語

subsupertion

C1

Describing a state, process, or entity that exists across or connects both subordinate and superior levels within a hierarchical system. It refers to the intersectional quality of elements that influence both the foundational and the overarching structures of an organization or concept.

multiphobfy

C1

A psychological state characterized by the convergence and compounding of multiple distinct phobias into a single, pervasive condition. It refers to the complex interplay where various irrational fears amplify each other, often leading to total cognitive paralysis.

adnavant

C1

Describing something that is moving forward or situated in a leading, proactive position within a sequence or system. It is often used in technical or formal contexts to denote a state of advancement or a strategic frontward placement.

uniscendure

C1

To integrate multiple complex systems or disparate elements into a single, cohesive, and simplified path of operation. It describes the act of unifying various components while simultaneously grounding them into a more accessible or fundamental structure.

enalterion

C1

Describes a state, condition, or pattern that occurs in a sequence of alternating or recurring stages. It is typically used in technical, medical, or formal contexts to characterize systems that shift between two or more distinct modes.

superloqucide

C1

Describing a person or style of communication that is so excessively talkative it effectively 'kills' the conversation or prevents others from participating. It refers to a level of verbosity that dominates and stifles any potential for balanced dialogue.

circumuniery

C1

The state or act of encircling a single, central point or unity. It describes a structural or conceptual arrangement where all elements are oriented toward a one-point focus or central core.

bigravive

C1

Describes a state or entity influenced by two distinct centers of gravity or significant forces. It is typically used to characterize situations where two powerful, often opposing, pressures exert equal pull on an individual or system.

contraclamly

C1

A rare adjective describing a state of being quietly defiant or stubbornly silent in direct opposition to public noise or popular outcry. It characterizes an individual or attitude that uses composed silence as a strategic tool to resist external pressure or chaos.

univadacy

C1

To unify or standardize disparate elements, systems, or ideas into a single, cohesive framework. This verb is primarily used in specialized technical or administrative contexts to describe the process of achieving total systemic consistency.

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