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Monstrous Adj Graded Describe Extremely 英[ˈmɒnstrəs 美[ˈmɑnstrəs Adj.丑陋的;巨大的;畸形的;与传说中怪物相象的 骇人听闻的;极不公正的

单词 monstrous
音标
英[ˈmɒnstrəs] 美[ˈmɑnstrəs]
解释
adj.丑陋的;巨大的;畸形的;与传说中怪物相象的;
例句

ADJ-GRADED
骇人听闻的;极不公正的
If you describe a situation or event as monstrous, you mean that it is extremely shocking or unfair.
例:She endured the monstrous behaviour for years...多年来,她一直忍受着这种骇人听闻的暴行。
例:I just hope the people who committed this monstrous evil will be able to live with themselves.我只是希望犯下这种骇人罪行的人能承受良心的谴责。

ADJ-GRADED
(令人不悦之物)巨大的;特大规模的
If you describe an unpleasant thing as monstrous, you mean that it is extremely large in size or extent.
例:...a monstrous copper edifice...又大又难看的铜制建筑物
例:It was blowing a monstrous gale.狂风肆虐。

ADJ-GRADED
可怕的;丑陋怪异的
If you describe something as monstrous, you mean that it is extremely frightening because it appears unnatural or ugly.
例:...the film's monstrous fantasy figure.电影里虚构出来的恐怖形象
变形
adv:monstrously~

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