单词 | fierce |
释义 | fierce (fɪəʳs ) Word forms: fiercer , fiercest 1. adjective B2 A fierce animal or person is very aggressive or angry. They look like the teeth of some fierce animal. Synonyms: ferocious, wild, dangerous, cruel fiercely adverb B2 'I don't know,' she said fiercely. Synonyms: ferociously, savagely, passionately, furiously 2. adjective B2 Fierce feelings or actions are very intense or enthusiastic, or involve great activity. Standards are high and competition is fierce. The town was captured after a fierce battle with rebels at the weekend. He inspires fierce loyalty in his friends. Synonyms: intense, strong, keen, passionate fiercely adverb [ADVERB adjective, ADVERB with verb] B2 He has always been ambitious and fiercely competitive. Synonyms: ferociously, savagely, passionately, furiously Synonyms: strongly, keenly, intensely, passionately 3. adjective B2 Fierce conditions are very intense, great, or strong. The climbers were trapped by a fierce storm which went on for days. Synonyms: stormy, strong, powerful, violent fiercely graded adverb [ADVERB with verb, ADVERB adjective] B2 As I arrived a lorry had just been set on fire and was burning fiercely. Synonyms: ferociously, savagely, passionately, furiously Collocations: fierce advocate He was also a fierce advocate for artists that he admired. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He did not merely guard the reputation of the old masters, but he was also a fierce advocate and defender of the new, and of those of the future. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Ironically, some of those same targets of criticism would later become fierce advocates of neoconservative policies. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Opponents fought a fierce campaign against the installation, which has been in place since 2010. Times, Sunday Times This resulted in a fierce campaign of repression against the party. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Deposed as leader, he fought a long and fierce campaign for re-instatement. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There had been fierce campaigns to keep it going before it stopped and since then, more protests to re-instate it. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Here, though, those lives are celebrated with joy and fierce commitment. Times, Sunday Times For the past 20 years or more he has gone at this with the same big-heart-edness and fierce commitment that characterised his cricket. Times, Sunday Times It was a tough task, but in their fierce commitment and willingness to express themselves the players pulled off this tricky balancing act. Times, Sunday Times It was based on a fierce commitment to club above all else. Times, Sunday Times It was a fierce contest and passion, determination and exceptional negotiating did it. The Sun Through a fierce contest that never came close to being a good rugby match, there was this to be thankful for. Times, Sunday Times It was a fierce contest that included knockdowns. Times, Sunday Times It was a fierce contest. Times, Sunday Times For three days almost without cessation the fierce contest went on, the troops losing ground rather than gaining it. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The landing craft ran aground on the reef and the marines had to wade chest-deep in water to reach the shore under fierce enemy fire. Times, Sunday Times General, you're able to bring order to chaos and hold your ground against a fierce enemy, and you display unwavering loyalty. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The railway had faced many engineering challenges during construction, and after it opened, winter proved to be a fierce enemy to holding the railway open. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Fierce enemy counterattacks were halted three days later after heavy losses on both sides. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 When strong counterattacks and fierce enemy resistance from other positions forced his company to withdraw, he voluntarily remained behind with 8 others to cover the maneuver. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In fact, the government has launched a fierce fight against illegal and inadequate centres that do not comply with basic human rights and many have been closed. Times, Sunday Times Soon a fierce fight started which continued for seven hours. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 After a fierce fight, both ships were captured. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, a fierce fight ensued once they were detected. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They expected a fierce fight for the summit. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They held the tunnel for a week before they were driven out in fierce fighting. Times, Sunday Times It remains a vital military objective for both sides and shelling and fierce fighting has continued. The Sun Militiamen linked to the rebels also tried to sieze the city's international airport, leading to fierce fighting. Times, Sunday Times The wounded are receiving treatment amid the wreckage of the morning's fierce fighting. The Sun Expect more efforts to open dialogue with elements in the group and some fierce fighting as snows melt in the east and north. Times, Sunday Times A fierce fire in 1996 left its landmark dome on the point of collapse. Times, Sunday Times Two brave guys fighting a fierce fire in a block of flats. The Sun Although it did not explode, its kinetic energy and the unspent fuel created dense smoke and started a fierce fire that quickly raged out of control. Times, Sunday Times On breaking, the phosphorus was exposed to the air and spontaneously ignited; the petrol also burned, resulting in a fierce fire. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In 2010, the house was badly damaged by a short but fierce fire. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But they went anyway into a fierce firefight. The Star (South Africa) But there was also evidence of the fierce firefight the building had seen hours earlier with toppled statues and hundreds of artillery shells on the floor. The Sun When they realized their mistake, a fierce firefight ensued for over 10 minutes at virtually point-blank range. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The officer immediately rushed to the area with available troops and soon a fierce firefight ensued. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Less reliable later, as fatigue in the fierce heat kicked in. The Sun It was exhausting in the fierce heat of the midday sun. Times, Sunday Times Just before serving, grill the feta for 2-3 minutes under a fierce heat. Times, Sunday Times The ingenious device applies fierce heat and pressure to the 'source material', ageing it and turning it into a thick, crude oil. Times, Sunday Times The brutish mourvèdre grape needs fierce heat to reveal its dark, velvety charms. Times, Sunday Times It was a background that gave him, above all, a work ethic and a fierce independence of spirit and imagination. Times, Sunday Times Her shrewdness and fierce independence come through this memorable portrait. Times, Sunday Times Its fierce independence and geographic disconnection could not protect it from internationally inspired evil. Times, Sunday Times However, his notorious behavior, his chemical excesses, and his fierce independence all lead to his diminished standing in the art world. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The main characteristics of the new editor were his fierce independence and his tendency to side with the underdog. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But the poachers are becoming an increasingly fierce opponent. The Sun He was a fierce opponent of banality. Times, Sunday Times Labor activists, however, knew him as a fierce opponent of unionization. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Although project's implementation seems rather certain at this point, fierce opponents' criticism has not ceased. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There were faithful royalists represented as well as fierce opponents of the king. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The commercial broadcaster will also have to contend with fierce opposition from major advertising agencies. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The procedure has led to fierce opposition from critics of the camp. Times, Sunday Times (2013) It is expected to meet fierce opposition within the education sector. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The fiercest opposition she faced came from battling a runny nose that left her sounding full of cold. The Sun (2016) Its plans have prompted fierce opposition from conservationists. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Great black-backs are also fierce predators on other birds. Times, Sunday Times They are fierce predators, with hooked beaks. Times, Sunday Times All programs are based on natural wildlife and wildlife history, with a heavy focus on nature's most fierce predators. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It has a fierce reputation but attacks humans only as a last resort, preferring to flee. Times, Sunday Times Yet he has - or certainly had - a fierce reputation. Times, Sunday Times The lawyer had a fierce reputation. Times, Sunday Times Despite his fierce reputation he was described as modest, direct, honest, kind-hearted and warmly-loved. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Against the backdrop of the booing was the chanting, less offensive, perhaps even mildly amusing, that reflected the fierce rivalry between two great football clubs. Times, Sunday Times There was a fierce rivalry between the teams that didn't extend to any on-field niceties. The Sun Despite the fierce rivalry, both teams know their most important fixtures await next weekend. The Sun Of course, there are myriad other problems that come with working with family: nepotism, fierce rivalry and the looming issue of succession. Times, Sunday Times There has always been a fierce rivalry. Times, Sunday Times The few thousand spectators huddling under the awnings away from the fierce sun had been given free entry. Times, Sunday Times By 3pm there were at least 300 people standing in the fierce sun outside the school theatre. Times, Sunday Times In this blackness shines a fierce sun, its rays unfiltered and undimmed by any atmosphere. The Sun Decorated in calming greens, blues and sandy tones, it's a tranquil retreat from the fierce sun. Times, Sunday Times She was horrible to them, got us into debt and has a fierce temper. The Sun Behind the scenes there were rumours of arrogance and a fierce temper. Times, Sunday Times One fan remembers he was as cold as ice, while a former minister tells of his fierce temper and how colleagues were scared to cross him. Times, Sunday Times A notoriously fierce temper was also a repeated hindrance as he allowed himself to brood too long on mistakes and allow victory to disintegrate into defeat. Times, Sunday Times They had been sweethearts since high school, but he had a fierce temper and friends noticed her bruises. Times, Sunday Times Many images from ancient times depict lionesses as the fierce warrior protecting their culture. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He was a fierce warrior, despite missing a hand and an eye. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 From being a weakling and a push-over, he trained to become a fierce warrior and a wise leader. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In combat however, he transforms into a fierce warrior capable of inflicting heavy damage. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He had a reputation as both a fierce warrior and an enlightened tyrant. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A fierce wind makes my eyes sting and nose run, and seeps inside my ski trousers. Times, Sunday Times Just occasionally a team stuck in the doldrums suddenly manage to fill their sails with a fierce wind. Times, Sunday Times But that evening a fierce wind blew and dark thunderclouds billowed up. Times, Sunday Times The moon was bright and the air very cold with a fierce wind blowing. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A fierce wind then blew up 'approaching like an express train', followed by a cannonade of huge hailstones driven by the wind and causing severe damage. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 凶猛的 Japanese: 凶暴な |
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