| 单词 | violent |
| 释义 | violent (vaɪələnt ) 1. adjective B2 If someone is violent, or if they do something which is violent, they use physical force or weapons to hurt, injure, or kill other people. A quarter of current inmates have committed violent crimes. ...violent anti-government demonstrations. When I first came here, I was very violent. Sometimes the men get violent. violently adverb [ADVERB with verb] B2 Some opposition activists have been violently attacked. 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A violent event happens suddenly and with great force. A violent impact hurtled her forward. A violent explosion seemed to jolt the whole ground. violently adverb [ADVERB with verb] A nearby volcano erupted violently, sending out a hail of molten rock and boiling mud. 3. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] If you describe something as violent, you mean that it is said, done, or felt very strongly. Violent opposition to the plan continues. He had violent stomach pains. ...an outburst of violent emotion. Synonyms: intense, acute, severe, biting violently adverb He was violently scolded. 4. graded adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] Violent changes are extreme changes from one state to another. Larry began suffering severe headaches and violent mood swings. 5. adjective B2 A violent death is painful and unexpected, usually because the person who dies has been murdered. ...an innocent man who had met a violent death. violently adverb [ADVERB with verb] ...a girl who had died violently nine years earlier. 6. adjective B2 A violent film or television programme contains a lot of scenes which show violence. It was the most violent film that I have ever seen. 7. graded adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] If you describe a colour as violent, you mean that it is extremely, and often unpleasantly, bright. ...the violent red of dying sunset. 8. graded adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] Violent weather is extremely stormy and windy. A violent storm had struck the area. Collocations: violent disorder His father got 18 months for violent disorder. The Sun Official figures published yesterday showed that 3,788 people were arrested last season for football-related offences ranging from violent disorder to selling tickets illegally. Times, Sunday Times After his release he fled while on bail for allegations of violent disorder. The Sun Arrests for alleged violent disorder fell from 358 to 337, the lowest number on record. Times, Sunday Times They have been too willing to use the labels of 'corruption' and 'crime', without recognising how much the violent disorder may reflect the mutual wishes of the parties. Times, Sunday Times The lift doors open, and a violent wind engulfs the pair. Times, Sunday Times This was the island's most powerful tropical storm on record, with sea surges, violent wind and heavy rain of up to 37cm (14.5in). Times, Sunday Times Then a violent wind tore through the town with a terrific roar. Times, Sunday Times The job was fraught with difficulties — a violent wind blew saltwater into the electronics of my equipment, causing most of its systems to fail. Times, Sunday Times She looks to be typical of many ex-hurricanes that head our way, the added moisture and humidity bringing the threat of heavy rain and violent winds. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 猛烈的 Japanese: 暴力的な |
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