| 释义 |
kill·ing
I. \ˈkiliŋ, -lēŋ\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English, from gerund of killen to strike, kill — more at kill
1. : the act of one that kills; especially : murder, homicide
2. : kill 2a
3. : a sudden notable success especially in stock speculation or business
< a killing he made in railway securities — Robert Shaplen >
II. adjective
Etymology: from present participle of kill (I)
1. : having the effect of killing: as
a. : producing death : fatal, deadly
< a killing disease >
< a killing drink >
b. : having a marked deleterious or painful effect or impact extremely difficult to endure
< the strain of concentration was killing, so he gave up >
also : calling for great strength, stamina, or endurance
< a killing pace >
c. : having an irresistible and notable effect
< a killing humor >
< a killing dress >
2. : arousing the desire to kill
< as killing a hatred between them as though they were two jungle beasts — Jean Stafford > |