| 释义 |
tinderbox美 ['tɪndər.bɑks] 英 ['tɪndə(r).bɒks] - n.引火盒；一触即发的形势
- 网络易燃物；火绒盒；火绒箱
1. | （旧时点火用的）火绒盒，引火盒a box containing dry material, used in the past for lighting a fire |
2. | 一触即发的形势a situation that is likely to become dangerous |
n. | 1. a person, place, or situation that is likely to become violent 2. a metal box containing tinder, often fitted with a flint and steel, formerly used for lighting fires 3. in the past, a small box used for holding the things needed for lighting a fire |
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