madden
/ˈmædən/
CEFR level C2Topic EmotionWord #7058 in the learning path
使极为恼怒；使发狂
Definitions
v. to make someone extremely angry or frustrated
使极为恼怒；使发狂
Example
The constant buzzing of that broken fan maddens me.
那台坏风扇不停的嗡嗡声让我烦透了。
Repeated delays and unclear explanations can madden commuters who depend on reliable public transport.
反复延误和含糊的解释会让依赖可靠公共交通的通勤者极为恼火。
Collocations
- madden someone
- be maddened by delays
Word family
- mad (adj.)
- maddening (adj.)
- maddeningly (adv.)
- madness (n.)
Synonyms
- infuriate
- enrage
Antonyms
- calm
Usage tip
通常是及物动词，表示使某人恼怒到抓狂。
FAQ
- What does madden mean?
- to make someone extremely angry or frustrated
- How is madden pronounced?
- UK /ˈmædən/, US /ˈmædən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
