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wildfire

wildfire

Meaning of wildfire

uncontrolled fire in nature

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British English/ə ˈwaɪldfaɪə/
American English/ˈwaɪldˌfaɪɚ/
Russian transcription[prʲiˈrodnɨj pɐˈʐar]
wildfire
wildfire - природный пожар
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wildfire with Russian translation

wildfire usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Сообщество провело собрание, чтобы спланировать помощь людям, пострадавшим от природного пожара.

The community held a meeting to plan help for people affected by the wildfire.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Пешие туристы сообщили о густом дыме, когда природный пожар подбирался к сухому холму.

Hikers reported thick smoke as a wildfire climbed the dry hill.

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wildfire belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

wildfireприродный пожар
seasons of the yearвремена года
springвесна
winterзима
beginначинаться
endзаканчиваться
temperatureтемпература

wildfire synonyms

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What's the difference between wildfire / wildland fire / conflagration / firestorm

🇬🇧English
wildfire

general term for uncontrolled vegetation fire

B1Very Often

A lightning strike started a large wildfire that spread across the valley.

Удар молнии вызвал большой природный пожар, который распространился по долине.

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🇬🇧English
wildland fire

technical/official term used in land-management contexts for fires in wild areas

B2Rarely

Wildland fire crews monitor conditions and prepare to respond during high-risk periods.

Экипажи по тушению природных пожаров отслеживают условия и готовятся к реагированию в периоды высокого риска.

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conflagration

a large, destructive fire; often used in formal contexts and not limited to wild areas

B2Rarely

The old industrial quarter was lost in a conflagration that burned through the night.

Старый промышленный район был уничтожен conflagration — масштабным пожаром, длившимся всю ночь.

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firestorm

an exceptionally intense fire that creates strong convective winds; a specific phenomenon

C1Rarely

Some wildfires become so intense that they turn into a firestorm.

Некоторые природные пожары становятся настолько интенсивными, что превращаются в огненный шторм.

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wildfire translation: природный пожар. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce wildfire

/ə ˈwaɪldfaɪə/

wildfire translation

природный пожар

wildfire examples

The community held a meeting to plan help for people affected by the wildfire.

wildfire transcription

/ə ˈwaɪldfaɪə/, /ˈwaɪldˌfaɪɚ/

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wildfire meaning: what does it mean?

uncontrolled fire in nature

wildfire pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

wildfire is pronounced as /ə ˈwaɪldfaɪə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

wildfire definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The community held a meeting to plan help for people affected by the wildfire. Translation: Сообщество провело собрание, чтобы спланировать помощь людям, пострадавшим от природного пожара.

Is wildfire part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?

Yes, wildfire (природный пожар) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is wildfire part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, wildfire (природный пожар) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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