Definition
火线 literally means 'fire line' and has two distinct senses: in military contexts, it refers to the battle line or firing line where combat occurs; in electrical contexts, it means a live wire carrying current. The two senses share the idea of danger but are used in completely different domains.
n.
(military) battle linefiring line(electrical) live wire
Examples
- 火线。Shìbīng men yǒnggǎn de chōng shàng le huǒ xiàn.The soldiers bravely charged onto the firing line.
- 火线。Xiūlǐ diànqì qián yídìng yào xiān guān diào huǒ xiàn.Before repairing electrical appliances, be sure to disconnect the live wire first.
- 火线，。Tā zài huǒ xiàn shàng shòu le shāng, bèi sòng huí le hòufāng.He was wounded on the firing line and was sent back to the rear.
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