firestorm

• 指由大火引发的强烈热气流形成的猛烈风暴；也比喻突然爆发且激烈的争论、批评或愤怒情绪。

A noun referring to a violent storm fueled by intense heat, often from a large fire, or a sudden and intense outburst of controversy or criticism.

1. Intense fire with strong windsC1formal

   A large, intense fire that creates its own wind system, often caused by bombing or natural disasters.

   强风大火

   • The bombing created a firestorm that destroyed the entire city block.
   • Firefighters struggled to contain the firestorm fueled by strong winds.
   • The firestorm raged for hours, leaving nothing but ash in its wake.

   同义词conflagrationinferno

2. Outburst of controversyC1informal

   A sudden and intense outburst of public criticism, anger, or controversy.

   舆论风暴

   • The politician's comments sparked a firestorm of criticism online.
   • The company's decision caused a firestorm of protest from employees.
   • The article ignited a firestorm of debate in the media.

   同义词backlashfurorfuroremaelstromoutcrystormtempestuproar

   反义词calmpeacequiet