trial by fire

短语

[法] 凭火决狱

发音

AU

词形变化

trials by fire 复数 trials by fire

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A test in which a person is exposed to flames in order to assess their truthfulness, commitment, courage etc.

  2. 2.

    A situation in which a soldier or other combatant faces the discharge of opposing weapons, as a test of their fortitude.

  3. 3.

    Any ordeal which tests one's strength, endurance or resolve.

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