Conflagration Meaning in English
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释义
A very large and destructive fire that burns over a wide area; also used figuratively for a big, violent conflict.
用法与细微差别
Very formal or literary; rarely used in daily speech. Commonly refers to huge fires or, metaphorically, to wars and catastrophic conflicts. Not used for small fires—words like 'fire' or 'blaze' are more common for ordinary events.
例句
The forest was destroyed by a massive conflagration.
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A conflagration broke out in the city after the earthquake.
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The museum's priceless art was lost in the conflagration.
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Many feared a political conflagration would follow the leader's speech.
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The region has seen many conflagrations throughout its history, both literal and figurative.
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If we're not careful, a small dispute could turn into a full-blown conflagration.
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