
utter
/ˈʌtə/ · /ˈʌtər/
CEFR level B2Topic EmotionWord #3597 in the learning path
完全的;彻底的
Definitions
adj. Complete or total, used to emphasise something
完全的;彻底的
v. To say something or make a sound with your voice
说出;发出声音
Example
The kitchen was in utter chaos after we baked.
我们烘焙完后,厨房彻底乱成了一团。
Without adequate planning, rapid urban expansion can result in utter confusion over land ownership and infrastructure responsibilities.
如果缺乏充分规划,快速的城市扩张可能导致土地所有权与基础设施责任划分完全混乱。
Collocations
- utter chaos
- utter disbelief
- utter a word
- utter a sound
Word family
- utterly (adv.)
- utterance (n.)
Synonyms
- complete
- total
Usage tip
形容词utter只放名词前;副词用utterly。
FAQ
- What does utter mean?
- Complete or total, used to emphasise something To say something or make a sound with your voice
- How is utter pronounced?
- UK /ˈʌtə/, US /ˈʌtər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.