Definitions
v. To criticize someone or something very strongly.
严厉谴责；强烈批评
int. An expression of anger, frustration, or disappointment.
该死；可恶
adj. Used to emphasize annoyance about something.
可恶的；讨厌的
Example
The critics damned the play for its weak ending.
评论家们因这部剧结尾乏力而对其大加批评。
Campaigners damned the proposal because it offered little protection for wildlife threatened by further industrial development.
倡议者严厉批评了该提案，因为它几乎没有保护受到进一步工业开发威胁的野生动物。
Collocations
- damn with faint praise
- damn it
- a damn nuisance
Word family
- damning (adj.)
- damned (adj.)
- damnation (n.)
Synonyms
- condemn
- denounce
Antonyms
- praise
Usage tip
带轻度粗俗色彩；正式写作宜用 condemn。
Note
感叹词及强调用法含轻度冒犯性，正式场合慎用。
FAQ
- What does damn mean?
- To criticize someone or something very strongly. An expression of anger, frustration, or disappointment. Used to emphasize annoyance about something.
- How is damn pronounced?
- UK /dæm/, US /dæm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
