firing
/ˈfaɪərɪŋ/noun
mass noun
1- the action of setting fire to something点燃; 放火：
the deliberate firing of 600 oil wells.
故意引燃600口油井。
1.1
- the discharging of a gun or other weapon射击; 发射：
the prolonged firing caused heavy losses
长时间的射击造成了重大损失
count noun no missile firings were planned.没有计划发射导弹。
1.2
- the dismissal of an employee from a job解雇：
the recent firing of the head of the department
部门领导最近被解雇一事
count noun a series of firings and resignations一连串的解雇和辞职。
1.3
- the baking or drying of pottery or bricks in a kiln（陶器或砖在窑中的）烧制; 烘干。