英语词汇“ferocious”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

1 (adjective) in the sense of fierce

Definition

savagely fierce or cruel

By its nature a lion is ferocious.

Synonyms

fierce

the teeth of some fierce animal

violent

He could be violent from time to time.

savage

This was a savage and needless attack.

ravening

predatory

predatory birds like the eagle

feral

the feral scowl of the mugger

rapacious

wild

The angry crowd became quite wild and agitated.

Opposites

calm

gentle

mild

tame

subdued

submissive

docile

2 (adjective) in the sense of cruel

Definition

savagely fierce or cruel

Fighting has been ferocious.

Synonyms

cruel

They should spend a long time in jail to reflect on their cruel acts.

the persecution of prisoners by cruel captors

bitter

the scene of bitter fighting

brutal

He was the victim of a very brutal attack.

vicious

He suffered a vicious attack by a group of gang members.

ruthless

a ruthless totalitarian power

relentless

He was the most relentless enemy I have ever known.

barbaric

a particularly barbaric act of violence

merciless

the merciless efficiency of a modern police state

brutish

The man was brutish and coarse.

bloodthirsty

this bloodthirsty killer

barbarous

It was a barbarous attack on a purely civilian train.

pitiless

He saw the pitiless eyes of his enemy.

tigerish

单词	ferocious
释义	Trends of ferocious View usage for: ferocious (fəroʊʃəs) 1. adjective A ferocious animal, person, or action is very fierce and violent. ...a ferocious guard-dog. The police had had to deal with some of the most ferocious violence ever seen onthe streets of London. ferociously graded adverb She kicked out ferociously. 2. adjective A ferocious war, argument, or other form of conflict involves a great deal of anger, bitterness, and determination. Fighting has been ferocious. A ferocious battle to select a new parliamentary candidate is in progress. Synonyms: cruel, bitter, brutal, vicious More Synonyms of ferocious ferociously graded adverb [ADVERB adjective, ADVERB with verb] These days he is ferociously competitive. 3. adjective If you describe actions or feelings as ferocious, you mean that they are intense and determined. Lindbergh was startled at the ferocious depth of anti-British feeling. ferociously graded adverb [ADVERB adjective] He set himself ferociously tough standards; and he was ardently devoted to ballet. More Synonyms of ferocious ferocious in British English (fəˈrəʊʃəs) adjective savagely fierce or cruel a ferocious tiger a ferocious argument Derived forms ferociously (feˈrociously) adverb ferocity (fəˈrɒsɪtɪ) or ferociousness (feˈrociousness) noun Word origin C17: from Latin ferox fierce, untamable, warlike ferocious in American English (fəˈroʊʃəs) adjective 1. fierce; savage; violently cruel 2. Informal very great a ferocious appetite Derived forms ferociously (feˈrociously) adverb ferociousness (feˈrociousness) noun Word origin < L ferox (gen. ferocis), wild, untamed < ferus, fierce + base akin to oculus, eye + -ous Examples of 'ferocious' in a sentence ferocious We had some ferocious battles against them. Times, Sunday Times (2016) All of this is underpinned by a ferocious determination to be a winner. The Sun (2011) One neighbour said that it was a ferocious attack. Times, Sunday Times (2006) The more divided the nation, the more ferocious the battle for history and identity. Times, Sunday Times (2013) The ferocious battle erupted after a feisty female tried to steal food from her rival's cubs. The Sun (2010) In the ferocious infantry battle which followed 50,000 men were killed or wounded. The Sun (2011) But if you are ferocious in battle, remember to be magnanimous in victory. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Despite this being an endgame White has a ferocious attack which he conducts in fine style. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The ferocious battle for good schools and good universities is so expensive and emotionally draining that no parent would want to endure it twice. Times, Sunday Times (2015) A ferocious battle ensued before police in riot gear moved in. Times, Sunday Times (2016) For a while now a ferocious battle has been going on for the soul of our bit of London. Times, Sunday Times (2007) There will be one team fewer but only because of a ferocious survival battle fought by the men behind Marussia. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Is it a ferocious tiger? The Sun (2006) It was a ferocious attack. The Sun (2010) He also has a ferocious competitive will: that much was clear from the way he battled back from the brink to win by stoppage. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The source added: 'It was a ferocious attack and she clearly had no chance. The Sun (2010) They can't afford to get caught up in a ferocious, physical battle. Times, Sunday Times (2015) A university lecturer may have lost his sight in a ferocious attack when he opened his front door and was confronted by a gang of burglars. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Leaving him to do what he has always loved - which is drive his beloved Wasps with ferocious determination. Times, Sunday Times (2007) In other languages ferocious British English: ferocious ADJECTIVE A ferocious animal, person, or action is very fierce and violent. ...a ferocious guard-dog. American English: ferocious Brazilian Portuguese: feroz Chinese: 凶残的 European Spanish: feroz French: féroce German: wild Italian: feroce Japanese: 凶暴な Korean: 사나운 European Portuguese: feroz Latin American Spanish: feroz Chinese translation of 'ferocious' ferocious (fəˈrəuʃəs) adj [animal, assault] 凶猛的 (xiōngměng de) [battle, competition, argument] 激烈的 (jīliè de) 1 (adjective) in the sense of fierce Definition savagely fierce or cruel By its nature a lion is ferocious. Synonyms fierce the teeth of some fierce animal violent He could be violent from time to time. savage This was a savage and needless attack. ravening predatory predatory birds like the eagle feral the feral scowl of the mugger rapacious wild The angry crowd became quite wild and agitated. Opposites calm , gentle , mild , tame , subdued , submissive , docile 2 (adjective) in the sense of cruel Definition savagely fierce or cruel Fighting has been ferocious. Synonyms cruel They should spend a long time in jail to reflect on their cruel acts. the persecution of prisoners by cruel captors bitter the scene of bitter fighting brutal He was the victim of a very brutal attack. vicious He suffered a vicious attack by a group of gang members. ruthless a ruthless totalitarian power relentless He was the most relentless enemy I have ever known. barbaric a particularly barbaric act of violence merciless the merciless efficiency of a modern police state brutish The man was brutish and coarse. bloodthirsty this bloodthirsty killer barbarous It was a barbarous attack on a purely civilian train. pitiless He saw the pitiless eyes of his enemy. tigerish Additional synonyms in the sense of barbaric Definition primitive or brutal a particularly barbaric act of violence Synonyms brutal, fierce, cruel, savage, crude, vicious, ruthless, coarse, vulgar, heartless, inhuman, merciless, bloodthirsty, remorseless, barbarous, pitiless, uncouth in the sense of barbarous Definition brutal or cruel It was a barbarous attack on a purely civilian train. Synonyms brutal, cruel, savage, vicious, ruthless, ferocious, monstrous, barbaric, heartless, inhuman, merciless, remorseless, pitiless in the sense of bitter Definition showing or caused by hostility or resentment the scene of bitter fighting Synonyms grievous, hard, severe, distressing, fierce, harsh, cruel, savage, ruthless, dire, relentless, poignant, ferocious, galling, unrelenting, merciless, remorseless, gut-wrenching, vexatious, hard-hearted Synonyms of 'ferocious' ferocious Explore 'ferocious' in the dictionary
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