What does savage mean?

Extremely violent, fierce, or cruel. Extremely harsh or severe. To attack violently or criticize someone very harshly.

How is savage pronounced?

UK /ˈsævɪdʒ/, US /ˈsævɪdʒ/.

/ˈsævɪdʒ/

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凶猛的；残酷的

adj. Extremely violent, fierce, or cruel.

凶猛的；残酷的

adj. Extremely harsh or severe.

严厉的；猛烈的

v. To attack violently or criticize someone very harshly.

猛烈攻击；严厉批评

The documentary showed a savage fight between two wolves.

这部纪录片展现了两只狼之间的激烈搏斗。

The proposed reduction in education funding attracted savage criticism from teachers and parents across the country.

削减教育经费的提议遭到了全国教师和家长的严厉批评。

勿用作名词称呼族群，有贬损和冒犯意味。

作名词指人，尤其指族群时，具有冒犯性。

What does savage mean?: Extremely violent, fierce, or cruel. Extremely harsh or severe. To attack violently or criticize someone very harshly.
How is savage pronounced?: UK /ˈsævɪdʒ/, US /ˈsævɪdʒ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.