firing
US /ˈfaɪ.rɪŋ/
UK /ˈfaɪə.rɪŋ/
名词
1.
解雇, 开除
the action of dismissing an employee from a job
示例:
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The company announced the firing of several senior executives.
公司宣布解雇了几位高级主管。
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His poor performance led to his eventual firing.
他表现不佳最终导致他被解雇。
2.
射击, 开火
the action of discharging a firearm or missile
示例:
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The sound of rapid firing echoed through the valley.
快速射击的声音在山谷中回荡。
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The police responded to reports of heavy firing in the area.
警方对该地区发生激烈枪击的报告做出了回应。
动词
解雇, 射击
present participle of fire
示例:
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The manager is firing an employee for misconduct.
经理正在解雇一名行为不端的员工。
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The soldiers were firing their weapons at the target.
士兵们正在向目标开火。