Definitions
v. to dislike someone or something very strongly
厌恶；憎恨
Example
I detest waiting outside in the freezing rain.
我非常讨厌在冰冷的雨中站在外面等候。
Many commuters detest overcrowded trains, yet they have few affordable alternatives for travelling to work.
许多通勤者十分厌恶拥挤的列车，却很少有其他负担得起的上班出行方式。
Collocations
- detest doing something
- detest violence
- absolutely detest
Word family
- detestable (adj.)
- detestation (n.)
Synonyms
- loathe
- hate
- abhor
Antonyms
- love
- adore
Usage tip
后接名词或动名词：detest doing，不接to do。
FAQ
- What does detest mean?
- to dislike someone or something very strongly
- How is detest pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈtest/, US /dɪˈtest/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
