prairie fire

• 指在草原或大草原上迅速蔓延的大火；也常作比喻，形容迅速蔓延、难以控制的事物或趋势。

A large, fast-spreading fire that burns across grassland or prairie areas, often used metaphorically to describe something that spreads rapidly and uncontrollably.

1. Wildfire on grasslandB2formal

   A large, fast-spreading fire that occurs in prairie or grassland areas, often fueled by dry vegetation and wind.

   草原火灾

   • The prairie fire swept across the plains, destroying everything in its path.
   • Firefighters worked tirelessly to contain the prairie fire before it reached the town.
   • A single lightning strike can start a massive prairie fire.

2. Rapidly spreading phenomenonC1informalamerican

   Used metaphorically to describe something that spreads very quickly, like news, rumors, or trends.

   迅速蔓延的现象

   • The rumor spread through the office like a prairie fire.
   • The new dance craze caught on like a prairie fire among teenagers.
   • News of the scandal spread like a prairie fire across social media.