fierce
UK [fɪəs] US [fɪrs] adjective
IMPROVER
■physically violent and frightening 猛烈的；激烈的；骇人的•a fierce attack/battle猛烈的进攻／激烈的战斗 •Two men were shot during fierce fighting last weekend.上周末的激战中两人被枪击。 IMPROVER
■strong and powerful 狂暴的•Fierce winds/seas prevented the race from taking place.狂风／汹涌的海浪致使比赛无法进行。 •Fire fighters had to retreat from the fierce heat.消防员面对逼人的热浪只好后撤。 IMPROVER
■showing strong feeling or energetic activity 强烈的；狂热的•The expansion plans will face fierce opposition/resistance from environmentalists.扩建计划会遭到环境保护主义者的强烈反对／抵制。 •There is fierce competition to join the Special Branch.加入政治保安处要面对激烈的竞争。 ■US informal
■difficult 难的•The chemistry exam was fierce!化学考试太难了！
UK [fɪəs] US [fɪrs] adjective
something fierce US informal
■very much 很，非常•I need a cold drink something fierce.我真想来杯冷饮。 |