B2 noun 중립

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.

예시

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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.

어휘 가족

명사
bonfire
관련
firewood
💡

암기 팁

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.

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: bonfire

예시

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.

어휘 가족

명사
bonfire
관련
firewood

자주 쓰는 조합

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

자주 쓰는 구문

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

자주 혼동되는 단어

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.

📝

사용 참고사항

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.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

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.

💡

암기 팁

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.

📖

어원

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

문법 패턴

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

문화적 맥락

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: bonfire

관련 단어

nonjunctfy

C1

A nonjunctfy is a specialized term used to describe a state or instance where two potentially related components are intentionally kept separate or disconnected. It often refers to a structural or logical gap maintained to ensure the independence of distinct systems.

microhumcide

C1

Relating to a substance or process that kills or inhibits the growth of microscopic organisms found within soil or humus. It is a technical term used in environmental science to describe agents that disrupt the natural microbial balance of the earth.

undercredor

C1

A technical or specialized term referring to a junior or secondary creditor who holds a lower priority claim on a debtor's assets than a primary or senior creditor. In financial and legal contexts, this party is only entitled to repayment after the obligations to higher-ranking creditors have been fully satisfied.

unhumdom

C1

Describes something that is exceptionally vibrant, diverse, and far removed from the mundane or repetitive nature of daily life. It is often used to characterize environments or experiences that offer a refreshing and stimulating break from predictability.

antejurance

C1

A formal oath or pledge taken in advance of a primary event, legal proceeding, or the main testimony. It serves as a preliminary guarantee of truthfulness or intent before the central obligation is officially entered.

hypernovacy

C1

The state or quality of extreme, explosive innovation or sudden, brilliant emergence in a particular field. It describes a phenomenon that is far more intense and transformative than mere novelty, often resulting in a complete paradigm shift.

obanthropion

C1

A rare anatomical term referring to the vertical groove or indentation in the middle of the upper lip, situated between the nose and the vermilion border. While commonly known as the philtrum in modern medical and everyday contexts, this term is primarily found in archaic medical literature or highly specialized vocabulary tests.

multimemful

C1

A theoretical state or cognitive capacity where an individual can concurrently process and synthesize multiple distinct strands of cultural memory or informational units. It refers to a rich mental repository that allows for the simultaneous retrieval of diverse social and historical data points.

abalihood

C1

Describing a state of latent potential or the inherent quality of being poised for skill acquisition. It is primarily used in specialized psychometric contexts to identify subjects who possess the necessary cognitive foundation for a task but have not yet demonstrated mastery.

unacuhood

C1

The state or condition of lacking mental sharpness, sensory acuity, or clear discernment. It is often used in specialized cognitive or lexical tests to describe a period of diminished perception or bluntness of thought.

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