| 单词 | fierceness |
| 释义 | fiercefierce /fɪrs/ ●●○ adjective 1done with a lot of energy and often violent: fierce resistance The fiercest fighting took place in the north.a fierce attack/battle/clash etc. They launched a fierce attack on the rebels.► see thesaurus at violent2a fierce person or animal is angry or ready to attack, and looks very frightening: a fierce guard dog3involving strong feelings and a lot of energy or activity: Rogers has a fierce love for the game of baseball. The company faces fierce competition from abroad.a fierce argument/debate etc. They had a fierce argument over money.fierce opposition/criticism/attack etc. There has been fierce opposition to the plan.4fierce cold, heat, or weather is much colder, hotter, etc. than usual: the fierce heat of the desert5something fierce spoken more loudly, strongly, etc. than usual: It rained something fierce. [Origin: 1200–1300 Old French fiers, from Latin ferus wild]—fiercely adverb—fierceness noun [uncountable] |
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