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Fierce Fiercely Strong Adj Graded 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词 Competition Fɪəs Fɪrs

The word "fierce" describes something or someone as aggressive, angry, intense, or extreme. It can refer to a ferocious animal, a passionate feeling, or harsh conditions like a storm.

The word "fierce" describes something or someone as aggressive, angry, intense, or extreme. It can refer to a ferocious animal, a passionate feeling, or harsh conditions like a storm.

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/fɪ͟ə(r)s/
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]凶猛的;狂怒的 A fierce animal or person is very aggressive or angry.
  • They look like the teeth of some fierce animal.

    它们看上去像某种猛兽的牙齿。

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  • 'I don't know,' she said fiercely.

    “我不知道。”她怒气冲冲地说。

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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](感情或行动)激烈的,狂热的 Fierce feelings or actions are very intense or enthusiastic, or involve great activity.
  • Competition has been fierce to win a stake in Skoda...

    争夺斯柯达股份的竞争极为激烈。

  • The town was captured after a fierce battle with rebels at the weekend...

    该镇在周末与叛乱分子一番激战后被攻占。

  • He inspires fierce loyalty in his friends.

    他激发了朋友们对他的无比忠诚。

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  • He has always been ambitious and fiercely competitive.

    他总是雄心勃勃,争强好斗。

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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]极度的;巨大的;强烈的 Fierce conditions are very intense, great, or strong.
  • The climbers were trapped by a fierce storm which went on for days.

    登山者被一连几天的强风暴雨给困住了。

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  • As I arrived a lorry had just been set on fire and was burning fiercely.

    我到的时候,一辆卡车刚被点着火,烧得正猛。


Oxford fierce / fɪəs ; NAmE fɪrs / adjective ( fier·cer , fier·cest ) 1 (especially of people or animals 尤指人或动物 ) angry and aggressive in a way that is frightening 凶猛的;凶狠的;凶残的 a fierce dog 恶狗 Two fierce eyes glared at them. 一双凶狠的眼睛对着他们怒目而视。 He suddenly looked fierce. 他突然面露凶相。 She spoke in a fierce whisper. 她恶狠狠地低声说话。 2 (especially of actions or emotions 尤指动作或情感 ) showing strong feelings or a lot of activity, often in a way that is violent 狂热的;强烈的;猛烈的 fierce loyalty 极度的忠诚 the scene of fierce fighting 激烈战斗的场面 He launched a fierce attack on the Democrats. 他对民主党人发动了猛烈的攻击。 Competition from abroad became fiercer in the 1990s. 在 20 世纪 90 年代来自国外的竞争加剧。 3 (of weather conditions or temperatures 天气或温度 ) very strong in a way that could cause damage 狂暴的;恶劣的 fierce wind 狂风 the fierce heat of the flames 火焰的炽热高温 fierce·ly / fɪəsli ; NAmE fɪrsli / adverb ‘Let go of me,’ she said fiercely. “放开我。”她极为气愤地说道。 fiercely competitive 竞争激烈的 The aircraft was burning fiercely. 飞机猛烈地燃烧着。 fierce·ness / fɪəsnəs ; NAmE fɪrsnəs / noun [uncountable ] IDIOM something ˈfierce ( NAmE) ( informal) very much; more than usual 十分;特别 I sure do miss you something fierce! 我真的非常想念你! fierce fiercer fiercest fierce / fɪəs ; NAmE fɪrs / fierce·ly / fɪəsli ; NAmE fɪrsli / fierce·ness / fɪəsnəs ; NAmE fɪrsnəs /
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fiercefierce /fɪəs $ fɪrs/ ●●○ adjective
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1done with a lot of energy and strong feelings, and sometimes violence:  fierce fighting in the cityfierce attack/opposition/criticism etc The government’s policies came under fierce attack. a fierce debate fierce competition between the companies see thesaurus at
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2a fierce person or animal is angry or ready to attack, and looks very frightening:  fierce guard dogs She turned round, looking fierce.3fierce emotions are very strong and often angry:  These people take fierce pride in their independence.4fierce cold, heat, or weather is much colder, hotter etc than usual:  a fierce wind5informal looking very good and fashionable SYN  fabulous6something fierce American English spoken more loudly, strongly etc than usual:  It was snowing something fierce.fierceness noun [uncountable]
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fierce

[fɪəs]
级别:fiercer, fiercest
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fiercest[452]
凶猛的(70%),强烈的(27%),酷烈的(3%)
adj.凶猛的;猛烈的;暴躁的
n.(Fierce)人名;(英)菲尔斯

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