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watch fire

/wɒtʃ faɪər/

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/wɒtʃ faɪər/A2informal
  • ruНаблюдать за огнем, обычно в целях безопасности или как развлекательное занятие, например, смотреть на костер или камин.

To observe a fire, typically for safety purposes or as a recreational activity like watching a campfire or fireplace.

  1. Campfire for vigilanceB2formal

    A fire kept burning at night by a group of people, especially soldiers or travelers, to provide light, warmth, and security while keeping watch.

    ruКостёр для наблюдения

    • The soldiers gathered around the watch fire to stay warm during the cold night.
    • They kept a watch fire burning to scare away wild animals.
    • The scouts built a watch fire before settling down for the night.