单词 | wrath |
释义 | wrath (rɒθ , US ræθ ) uncountable noun [oft with poss] Wrath means the same as anger. [literary] He incurred the wrath of the authorities in speaking out against government injustices. [+ of] Synonyms: anger, passion, rage, temper Quotations: The tigers of wrath are wiser than the horses of instructionProverbs of Hell I was angry with my friend, I told my wrath, my wrath did end. I was angry with my foe, I told it not, my wrath did growA Poison Tree nursing her wrath to keep it warmTam o' Shanter wrath: anger of a superior quality and degree, appropriate to exalted characters and momentous occasionsThe Devil's Dictionary Collocations: face the wrath of Those who venture out into the sea risk disturbing them and could face the wrath of demons and monsters. Times, Sunday Times Although he had never had to face the wrath of the shoguns, ever since childhood he had felt a constant, unrelieved tension of faith. Christianity Today Anyone who mocks her will face the wrath of my feather duster. Christianity Today United's players have always known they have to face the wrath of the boss if they underperform. The Sun He urged people to leave immediately rather than face the wrath of the 'once in a lifetime' storm. Times, Sunday Times Now there's no need to fear his wrath by telling all, so they're singing like canaries. The Sun Others fear the wrath of their sponsors. Times, Sunday Times I'd quite like to get in contact again, but fear the wrath that possibly awaits me. Times, Sunday Times For far too long people have backed off, fearing the wrath of the politically correct brigade. The Sun They suggested it may be his intention to stay in prison as he fears the wrath of the outside world. The Sun Chains seen to be reopening without taking their responsibilities seriously risk the wrath of the public, particularly on social media. Times,Sunday Times Change things too much and you risk the wrath of the owners who thought the original was just right. The Sun He was far too ashamed to admit what he really did and risk the wrath of the room. Times, Sunday Times Ministers will risk the wrath of the motoring lobby with a declaration this week that drivers and pedestrians should share road space in residential areas. Times, Sunday Times If it publishes, it risks the wrath of the state-backed regulator and the prospect that politicians will react by demanding even tighter controls on journalists. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 愤怒 Japanese: 激怒 |
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