awful
/ˈɔːfəl/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #994 in the learning path
糟糕的；令人难受的
Definitions
adj. Extremely bad or unpleasant.
糟糕的；令人难受的
Example
The soup tasted awful, so I made a sandwich.
这汤太难喝了，所以我做了个三明治。
Residents described the awful conditions in overcrowded housing and called for stricter safety standards.
居民描述了过度拥挤住房中的恶劣条件，并呼吁制定更严格的安全标准。
Collocations
- awful weather
- feel awful
- awful smell
Word family
- awfully (adv.)
- awfulness (n.)
Synonyms
- terrible
- dreadful
Antonyms
- wonderful
Usage tip
feel awful可指身体难受，也可指内疚或心情差。
FAQ
- What does awful mean?
- Extremely bad or unpleasant.
- How is awful pronounced?
- UK /ˈɔːfəl/, US /ˈɔːfəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
