单词 | brutal |
释义 | brutal brutal /ˈbruː.təl/ aep /-t̬əl/ adjective C1 cruel, violent, and completely without feelings: » a brutal dictator» He had presided over a brutal regime in which thousands of people had 'disappeared'.» He was imprisoned in 1945 for the brutal murder of a twelve-year-old girl.Thesaurus+: ↑Violent or aggressive , ↑Unkind, cruel and unfeeling , ↑Treating people or animals badlyF0 not considering someone's feelings: » She spoke with brutal honesty - I was too old for the job.Thesaurus+: ↑Blunt and direct in speech and behaviour , ↑Not saying much , ↑Not being friendlyThesaurus+: ↑Not being friendly , ↑Not saying much , ↑Blunt and direct in speech and behaviourbrutally /-i/ adverb► F0» The old man had been brutally attacked/murdered.» To be brutally honest/frank, you look fat in that dress.Thesaurus+: ↑Violent or aggressive , ↑Unkind, cruel and unfeeling , ↑Treating people or animals badlyThesaurus+: ↑Blunt and direct in speech and behaviour , ↑Not saying much , ↑Not being friendlyThesaurus+: ↑Not being friendly , ↑Not saying much , ↑Blunt and direct in speech and behaviour • • • Extra Examples:» This was a particularly brutal and cowardly attack.» The rebel army behaved in a brutal fashion.» The psychologist's attitude seemed far too casual, even brutal.» She wrote a thriller about a brutal serial killer.» The assault was premeditated and particularly brutal. |
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