firefighter
gb/fˈaɪɚfˌaɪtɚ/ us/fˈaɪɚfˌaɪtɚ/
A2
英語
~ 6600
語義
0件の語義
名詞
A2
entity
1
person whose job is fighting fires
A person whose job is to stop fires and help people when there is a fire or other danger.
用法パターン：
a firefighter [verb]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes say *"fireman"* for all situations. In modern English, *"firefighter"* is preferred because it is gender‑neutral. Another mistake is using *"firefighter"* for any emergency worker; use *"police officer"*, *"paramedic"*, etc., when fire is not involved.
類義語
fireman (Older and now less preferred, sounds male-only and can be seen as gendered; firefighter is gender‑neutral and more modern.)
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first responder (Broader; includes police, paramedics, and other emergency workers, not only those who fight fires.)
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fire crew member (Focuses on being part of a team; slightly more technical and less common than firefighter.)
対義語
arsonist (An arsonist illegally starts fires on purpose, while a firefighter works to stop fires and protect people.)
コロケーション
brave firefighter
|volunteer firefighter
|call the firefighters
|firefighter training
|firefighter gear
|firefighter crew
テーマ
work
|public safety
|emergency
|community
|law
|health
例文
- The firefighter carried the child out of the burning house.
- Firefighters worked through the night to control the forest fire.
- She trained for years before becoming a full‑time firefighter.
- Local firefighters visited the school to teach children about fire safety.
- Each firefighter must wear heavy protective gear before entering the building.
学習者向け例文
- The firefighter put out the fire in our kitchen.
- Two firefighters helped the old man leave his apartment.
- I want to be a firefighter when I grow up.
- Firefighters arrived quickly and saved the house.
- The firefighter wore a helmet and a mask.
名詞
C1
entity
2
person who handles urgent crises
A person in an office or group who is called when there is a serious problem and who must fix it quickly.
用法パターン：
a firefighter [in/for something]
よくある間違い：
Learners may not realize this is a metaphor and may think it always means someone who fights real fires. In business or politics, *"firefighter"* can mean a person who quickly solves serious problems. Also, do not confuse it with *"pyromaniac"* or *"arsonist"*, which describe people who start fires, not fix problems.
類義語
troubleshooter (Very close in meaning; standard business term for someone who is brought in to solve difficult or urgent problems.)
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crisis manager (Emphasizes handling serious, often public crises; slightly more formal and specialized.)
対義語
long‑term planner (Focuses on future strategy and preventing problems, while a firefighter mainly reacts to urgent problems happening now.)
コロケーション
political firefighter
|corporate firefighter
|act as a firefighter
|bring in a firefighter
|hire a firefighter for crises
テーマ
business
|politics
|work
例文
- In the company, she became known as a firefighter who was sent to fix failing projects.
- The president relied on a small group of political firefighters to calm the scandal.
- They hired an experienced firefighter from outside the firm to handle the crisis in the European branch.
- Instead of building a strong system, the manager just acts as a firefighter whenever something breaks.
- He enjoys being a firefighter, jumping from one urgent problem to the next.
学習者向け例文
- In our office, my boss is a kind of firefighter for big problems.
- The city brought in a financial firefighter to fix the budget.
- She is a firefighter at work, always fixing urgent issues.
- They called a crisis firefighter to help the company.
- He works as a political firefighter for the minister.
文法
表現
firefighter gear
1/fˈaɪɚfˌaɪtɚ ɡˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
protective equipment used by firefighters
The special clothes and tools that a firefighter wears and uses when working.
例文
- Each new recruit was fitted for firefighter gear, including boots, coat, and helmet.
- The city invested in lighter firefighter gear to reduce injuries on the job.
professional firefighter
1/pɹəfˈɛʃənəl fˈaɪɚfˌaɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
full-time paid firefighter
A firefighter who is paid and works full‑time for a fire department as a regular job.
例文
- After five years as a volunteer, she became a professional firefighter.
- Professional firefighters receive extensive training before joining an engine company.
volunteer firefighter
1/vˌɑləntˈɪɹ fˈaɪɚfˌaɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
unpaid firefighter who volunteers
A firefighter who works without normal pay, usually in their free time, to help the community.
例文
- He works as a mechanic during the week and serves as a volunteer firefighter on weekends.
- Many small towns depend on volunteer firefighters to respond to house fires and car accidents.
wildland firefighter
1/wˈɪldlˌænd fˈaɪɚfˌaɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
firefighter for forest and brush fires
A firefighter who fights fires in forests, mountains, and fields instead of in cities or buildings.
例文
- Hundreds of wildland firefighters were sent to contain the massive forest fire.
- Being a wildland firefighter requires long hikes, heavy gear, and work in remote areas.