Definitions
n. A place of punishment after death in some religious beliefs.
地狱
n. An extremely unpleasant experience, situation, or place.
极其痛苦的处境
Example
The old painting showed flames rising from hell.
那幅旧画描绘了从地狱升起的火焰。
For residents exposed to constant construction noise, daily life can become hell unless effective regulations are enforced.
对持续受到施工噪声影响的居民来说，除非有效执行监管规定，否则日常生活可能变得极其痛苦。
Collocations
- go through hell
- make someone's life hell
- a living hell
Word family
- hellish (adj.)
Antonyms
- heaven
Usage tip
比喻义语气强烈；作咒骂或强调语时可能冒犯他人。
FAQ
- What does hell mean?
- A place of punishment after death in some religious beliefs. An extremely unpleasant experience, situation, or place.
- How is hell pronounced?
- UK /hel/, US /hel/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
