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spitfire

/spit-fahyuhr/US // ˈspɪtˌfaɪər //UK // (ˈspɪtˌfaɪə) //

喷火器,喷火机,喷火枪,喷火

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a person, especially a girl or woman, who is of fiery temper and easily provoked to outbursts.
    • : a British fighter plane with a single in-line engine used by the R.A.F. throughout World War II.

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Examples

  • Get ready to bid farewell to the spitfire Bobby Bottleservice and big booty player Ref Jeff.

  • She was a sassy spitfire from Bosnia, just a few months shy of turning 18.

  • It was the cataclysmic collision of spitfire upstart performer, brilliant pop song, and cheeky music video.

  • The idea of Australian comedy spitfire Rebel Wilson creating and starring in her own show was a dream.

  • World War II produced three outstanding fighters: the German Messerschmitt 109, the British Spitfire, and the American Mustang.

  • You know a lot of us took charge of the Spitfire, and set the captain and first-mate adrift, off Valparaiso.

  • I suppose she will tackle that little spitfire of a dog which I inflicted on them.

  • I am not so sure that my pretty spitfire would not rather have it than any ring I could give her.

  • Commodore Perry hoisted his flag on the "Spitfire" and led the way up the river with the boats of the squadron in tow.

  • "Why, you audacious little spitfire," the old man begins to splutter, but Vane Charteris interrupts him gravely.