wildfire /ˈwaɪldˌfaɪə/

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A wildfire is a fire that starts, usually by itself, in a wild area such as a forest, and spreads rapidly, causing great damage. 野火

  例：

  ...a wildfire in Montana that's already burned thousands of acres of rich grassland.

  ...已经烧毁几千英亩肥沃草地的蒙大拿州野火。

• 2. 

  PHRASE If something, especially news or a rumour, spreads like wildfire, it spreads extremely quickly. (尤指消息或谣言) 快速传播

  例：

  These stories are spreading like wildfire through the city.

  这些故事正迅速传遍整座城市。