ferocious
/fəˈrəʊʃəs/ · /fəˈroʊʃəs/
CEFR level C1Topic NatureWord #6921 in the learning path
凶猛的；凶狠的
Definitions
adj. very fierce, violent, or aggressive
凶猛的；凶狠的
adj. extremely strong or intense
猛烈的；激烈的
Example
The ferocious dog growled from behind the locked gate.
那只凶猛的狗在锁着的大门后低吼。
Ferocious competition in the technology sector can encourage innovation but also threaten the survival of smaller firms.
科技行业的激烈竞争能够促进创新，但也可能威胁较小企业的生存。
Collocations
- a ferocious animal
- ferocious competition
- a ferocious storm
Word family
- ferociously (adv.)
- ferocity (n.)
Synonyms
- fierce
- savage
Antonyms
- gentle
Usage tip
既可形容动物凶猛，也可形容竞争或风暴猛烈。
FAQ
- What does ferocious mean?
- very fierce, violent, or aggressive extremely strong or intense
- How is ferocious pronounced?
- UK /fəˈrəʊʃəs/, US /fəˈroʊʃəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
