fire
wall
1
the use of maximum engine or system thrust, typically in aviation or vehicles
- The pilot pushed the throttle to firewall during takeoff.
- The driver engaged firewall to overtake the competitor.
- He used firewall to escape the hazard zone.
- The aircraft reached top speed when the pilot hit firewall.
2
a fire-resistant barrier in a building or vehicle designed to stop the spread of fire
- The factory installed a firewall between sections to prevent fires from spreading.
- Cars often have a firewall separating the engine from the cabin.
- The building code requires a firewall for multi-story constructions.
- The firewall protected the adjoining office during the blaze.
- Workers inspected the firewall for cracks or damage.
3
防火墙, 防火牆
(computing) a computer program whose task is providing protection against cyber attacks by limiting outside access of data
- The company installed a firewall to prevent hackers from accessing sensitive data on its internal network.
该公司安装了防火墙以防止黑客访问其内部网络上的敏感数据。
- He configured the firewall settings to block certain websites and applications that could compromise network security.
他配置了防火墙设置以阻止可能危害网络安全的某些网站和应用程序。
- The IT department regularly updated the firewall’s rules to address new types of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
IT部门定期更新防火墙的规则以应对新型网络威胁和漏洞。
- The firewall generated alerts whenever suspicious activity was detected, helping to quickly respond to potential security breaches.
防火墙在检测到可疑活动时生成警报，有助于快速应对潜在的安全漏洞。
- During the network upgrade, the team tested the new firewall to ensure it effectively protected against potential attacks.
在网络升级期间，团队测试了新的防火墙以确保它能有效防御潜在攻击。