violent
/ˈvaɪələnt/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #3731 in the learning path
暴力的；凶暴的
Definitions
adj. Using physical force to hurt people or damage things.
暴力的；凶暴的
adj. Extremely strong, sudden, or forceful.
猛烈的；剧烈的
Example
A violent storm shook the windows throughout the night.
一场猛烈的暴风雨整夜震得窗户直响。
Reducing children's exposure to violent content is a common concern among parents and educators.
减少儿童接触暴力内容，是家长和教育工作者共同关注的问题。
Collocations
- violent behaviour
- violent crime
- a violent storm
Word family
- violence (n.)
- violently (adv.)
- nonviolent (adj.)
Antonyms
- nonviolent
- peaceful
Usage tip
既可指行为有暴力，也可形容风暴、震动猛烈。
FAQ
- What does violent mean?
- Using physical force to hurt people or damage things. Extremely strong, sudden, or forceful.
- How is violent pronounced?
- UK /ˈvaɪələnt/, US /ˈvaɪələnt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
