| 单词 | horrible |
| 释义 | horrible (hɒrɪbəl , US hɔːr- ) 1. adjective A2 If you describe something or someone as horrible, you do not like them at all. [informal] The record sounds horrible. ...a horrible small boy. horribly (hɒrɪbli , US hɔːr- ) adverb [ADVERB with verb] B1+ When trouble comes they behave selfishly and horribly. 2. adjective A2 You can call something horrible when it causes you to feel great shock, fear, and disgust. Still the horrible shrieking came out of his mouth. Synonyms: terrible, awful, appalling, terrifying horribly adverb [ADVERB with verb] B1+ A two-year-old boy was horribly murdered. 3. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] Horrible is used to emphasize how bad something is. [emphasis] That seems like a horrible mess that will drag on for years. Unless you respect other people's religions, horrible mistakes and conflict will occur. horribly adverb [ADVERB with verb, ADVERB adjective] Our plans have gone horribly wrong. Collocations: horrible condition A few genes are linked to high odds of developing a horrible condition that you can do nothing about. Times, Sunday Times Moreover, the pitch was in horrible condition and only half of it could be used as it was located on a public road. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 We grafted out a result on a horrible day, in horrible conditions and now just have to do the job at home. Times, Sunday Times It's terrible those we served with in horrible conditions can't live alongside us. The Sun We balk at buying conflict diamonds, but we don't spend much time thinking about how utterly horrible conditions are at even the most ethical diamond mines. Times, Sunday Times The decisions weigh heavily on those who have to make them who are rightly fearful of horrible consequences after their failure to act. Times, Sunday Times With dark and horrible consequences. Times, Sunday Times Later, in middle age, she tries to protect her daughter from a horrible truth, only to see far more horrible consequences. Times, Sunday Times While soft power can be used with bad intentions and wreak horrible consequences, it differs in terms of means. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The dilemma must have been sheer agony, for which ever course he chose, horrible consequences were inevitable. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The trolls would be out in their droves eager to compare me to being as funny as (insert horrible disease of your own choice here). The Sun He has clearly had a worse dose of this horrible disease than anyone wants to admit. Times,Sunday Times I want to help other young people with this horrible disease. The Sun These days, the rabbits have built up a bit of resistance to the horrible disease, so whole warrens are not wiped out. Times, Sunday Times They understand that the full strain of this horrible disease falls on the carer. The Sun You went through a horrible experience made worse by the fear and anxiety he left you with. The Sun (2014) It is exactly what got us through the whole horrible experience. Times, Sunday Times (2011) It was a horrible experience. The Sun (2017) On no account should you raise the oven temperature suddenly: this could result in a horrible mess and no supper! Times, Sunday Times It's likely to be a mess, perhaps a horrible mess, certainly an unedifying mess, but a familiar mess. Times, Sunday Times We will clear the horrible mess in the public finances that was left once the other side had finished its irresponsible partying. Times, Sunday Times It's all a horrible mess, all sides are to blame, and outside intervention only seems to make things worse. Times, Sunday Times I add a load more milk to try to disguise the horrible mess. The Sun He served six months before a psychologist recognized that 'a horrible mistake' had been made. The Times Literary Supplement I had never been on a movie set and kept wondering if they had made a horrible mistake. The Sun It's a terrific finish but a horrible mistake by us. Times, Sunday Times It's a horrible mistake, of course. Times, Sunday Times It was all a horrible mistake. The Sun I remember this horrible monster that was slimy and foul coming on screen - and it really made my stomach turn! The Sun One of the scariest movies in years, with a devastatingly simple premise, truly horrible monsters and an explosive finale. Times, Sunday Times And so will some horrible monsters. Times, Sunday Times Prisoners are expected to die, the victim of starvation, horrible monsters, or simple despair. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Those priests who survived their missions recounted tales of harsh weather, inadequate supplies, attacks from bandits, and even encounters with horrible monsters. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The horrible noise of retching echoes round this show. Times, Sunday Times But one night last week as we slept there was a horrible noise followed by an earthquake-like shudder. Times, Sunday Times Even their best friends thought they were making a horrible noise. Times, Sunday Times You can make a horrible noise with an electric guitar and an amp. Times, Sunday Times She fell down flat on her back and started making a horrible noise like a moaning, gurgling noise. The Sun A truly horrible pain in and around the eye. The Sun The survivors, he added, 'will suffer horrible pain every day for the rest of their lives'. Times, Sunday Times The discovery of something to prevent horrible pain during surgery was thus hailed as almost a medical miracle. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Throughout, he was suffering horrible pain and was bleeding heavily from the face. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was a horrible scene. The Sun In a horrible scene, he can be heard on the film urgently clicking his tongue as a warning. Times, Sunday Times The horrible scene now become a happy ending for the brother and sister and the wife. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They were met with a horrible scene. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Surveyors having been spread abroad, and occupied in a general and severe scrutiny, horrible scenes were exhibited, like the outrages of victorious enemies, and the wretched state of captives. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But there was this horrible secret in his life, and it wouldn't go away. Christianity Today I don't know whether to tell my friend or my boyfriend or just hope this horrible secret never comes out. The Sun I wouldn't have to live with my horrible secret. The Sun And still grinning, as if they share some horrible secret. Times, Sunday Times Also, they now shared a horrible secret that would assure they would never be able to leave each other. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It really affects you - you just want to get away from everyone and the whole horrible situation and gather your thoughts. The Sun It was a horrible situation for him to be thrown into. The Sun I will somehow have to try to make the best of this horrible situation. The Sun A horrible situation has been uncovered and driven out. Times, Sunday Times It's a horrible situation, and one that will have traumatised not just you and your family, but the veterinary team as well. Times, Sunday Times He walked the plank at pirate parties and provided horrible sound effects as he was 'eaten' by sharks. Times, Sunday Times However annoying it may be, this isn't the horrible sound. Times, Sunday Times It was just a horrible sound. Times, Sunday Times Vomiting was selected as the most horrible sound by a wide margin. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 During the night he hears horrible sounds of screaming and fighting. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He used a defibrillator to give him electric shocks which was a horrible thing to see. The Sun (2006) That was such a disagreeable thing to be part of, such a horrible thing to be part of, but we were. Times, Sunday Times (2016) You are getting rid of the horrible thing? Times, Sunday Times (2009) Debt is a horrible thing. Times, Sunday Times (2017) When this kicked in, life became a whole lot better, but then a horrible thought intruded. The Sun I know it's a horrible thought. ST Ugh, it's a horrible thought to me. Times, Sunday Times I live with that horrible thought day in, day out. Times, Sunday Times The emergency nature of the whole process gives rise to two horrible thoughts. Times, Sunday Times We cannot begin to comprehend how this horrible tragedy occurred. The Sun He said the incident was a 'horrible tragedy'. Times, Sunday Times Police were yesterday trying to piece together the events that had led to what one police spokeswoman described as a horrible tragedy. Times, Sunday Times That knowledge changes everything and leads to a horrible tragedy. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A horrible tragedy has shocked our nation today. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He asked a question about my family and then the horrible truth really hit home. Times, Sunday Times If they did, and the horrible truth started leaking out, the entire show could collapse. The Sun Eventually the horrible truth would have to be pointed out: no one would notice if students boycotted lectures. Times,Sunday Times Sometimes it takes a while for the horrible truth to sink in. Times, Sunday Times And yet, the mainstream of her argument - the coming plight of the minds and brains of our youth - has more than a drift of horrible truth. Times, Sunday Times In fairness, a strong musical menu helped to offset the horrible weather. Times, Sunday Times Because of the horrible weather conditions, the teams combined had 3 lost fumbles, and it was a low-scoring affair. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Three out of the five games were played in horrible weather conditions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 恐怖的 Japanese: 実にひどい |
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