last burst of fire: meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  generalneutralmilitaryMachine
  • A short, intense period of combat or firing that occurs at the end of an engagement.
  • The final offensive or defensive volley delivered as a force collapses or withdraws.

  Examples

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  • The soldiers fired a last burst of fire as the enemy advanced, signaling their final stand.

    Los soldados dispararon una última ráfaga mientras el enemigo avanzaba, señalando su última resistencia.

  • During the battle's end, the artillery delivered a last burst of fire before retreating.

    Al final de la batalla, la artillería lanzó una última ráfaga antes de retirarse.

  • The gunship's last burst of fire was heard echoing across the valley as it withdrew.

    La última ráfaga del avión de combate se escuchó resonar en el valle mientras se retiraba.

  • The platoon was ordered to hold position and give a last burst of fire before falling back.

    Se ordenó al pelotón mantener la posición y dar una última ráfaga antes de retirarse.

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  generalneutralfigurativeMachine
  • A final sudden surge of energy, activity, or intensity before decline, exhaustion, or cessation.
  • A concluding, vigorous effort or display of passion undertaken immediately before something ends.

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  • The team gave a last burst of fire in the final minutes, trying to turn the game around.

    El equipo dio un último estallido de energía en los últimos minutos, intentando darle la vuelta al partido.

  • Even though exhausted, she managed a last burst of fire to finish the marathon strong.

    Aunque agotada, ella logró una última ráfaga de energía para terminar la maratón con fuerza.

  • They launched a last burst of fire before surrendering to the overwhelming forces.

    Lanzaron un último estallido de fuego antes de rendirse ante las fuerzas abrumadoras.