outrage
/ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6427 in the learning path
愤慨；义愤
Definitions
n. Intense anger caused by something deeply unfair or wrong
愤慨；义愤
v. To make someone extremely angry through unacceptable behaviour
使愤慨；激怒
n. An act that is shockingly wrong or unacceptable
骇人行径；暴行
Example
Residents expressed outrage when workers cut down the ancient tree.
工人砍倒那棵古树时，居民们表达了强烈愤慨。
Public outrage over river pollution prompted the government to introduce stricter controls on industrial waste.
公众对河流污染的愤慨促使政府对工业废弃物实施更严格的管控。
Collocations
- public outrage
- spark outrage
- express outrage
- an outrage against humanity
Word family
- outraged (adj.)
- outrageous (adj.)
- outrageously (adv.)
Synonyms
- indignation
- fury
Usage tip
表愤慨通常不可数；an outrage指骇人行径。
FAQ
- What does outrage mean?
- Intense anger caused by something deeply unfair or wrong To make someone extremely angry through unacceptable behaviour An act that is shockingly wrong or unacceptable
- How is outrage pronounced?
- UK /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/, US /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
