| 单词 | violence |
| 释义 | violence violence /ˈvaɪə.ləns/ noun [U] B2 actions or words that are intended to hurt people: » It seems that the attack was a gratuitous/random/mindless act of violence.» The recent outbreak/eruption of racial violence in the area is very troubling.» The report documents the staggering amount of domestic violence against women.Thesaurus+: ↑Violent or aggressive , ↑Unkind, cruel and unfeeling , ↑Treating people or animals badlyC2 extreme force: » We were all surprised at the violence of his anger/rage.» The storm turned out to be one of unexpected violence.Thesaurus+: ↑Violent or aggressive , ↑Unkind, cruel and unfeeling , ↑Treating people or animals badlyWord partners for violence• ♯erupt into/♯lead to/♯resort to/♯use violence• ♯advocate/♯promote violence• ♯condemn/♯renounce violence• violence ♯breaks out/♯erupts/♯flares• be ♯marred by violence• the ♯amount/♯degree/♯level of violence• ♯escalating/♯extreme/♯gratuitous/♯mindless violence• violence ♯against/♯towards sbWord Builder:–Nouns: violence–Adjectives: violent, non-violent–Verbs: violate–Adverbs: violentlyCollocations:–Verbs-lu. erupt into/involve/lead to/resort to/threaten (sb with)/turn to/use violence» When Jack stood up to speak, the meeting erupted into violence.-lu. advocate/promote violence» The leaflets advocated violence against landowners.-lu. condemn/renounce violence» We will not talk to them until they renounce violence.-lu. curb/deal with/end/halt/prevent/reduce/stop violence» A heavy police presence at the match should help to prevent violence.-lu. violence breaks out/flares/spreads» The violence soon spread to neighbouring villages.-lu. be marred by violence» The carnival celebrations were marred by violence.–Types-lu. crowd/football/gang/gun/mob/street violence» He denied that football violence was a purely English problem.-lu. domestic/family violence» She was a victim of domestic violence.-lu. ethnic/political/racial/sectarian violence» Hundreds have been killed in ethnic violence in the region.-lu. physical violence» Although I was very angry, I never resorted to physical violence.–Nouns-lu. an/the act/threat/use of violence» The threat of violence against civilians is a daily problem.-lu. a victim of (domestic, ethnic, etc.) violence» They were victims of ethnic violence.-lu. an explosion/outbreak/wave of violence» There was a wave of inner-city violence in New Orleans.-lu. a history/record of violence» There is a history of violence in the family.-lu. the culture/cycle/spiral of violence» We have to break out of this cycle of violence.-lu. an upsurge in/of violence» Three people were shot dead in an upsurge of violence.-lu. incitement to violence» They accused the minister of incitement to violence.-lu. the amount/level of violence» Many people complain about the amount of violence shown on TV.–Adjectives-lu. extreme/gratuitous/mindless/random violence» The beating was an act of gratuitous violence.-lu. continuing/escalating/increasing/renewed/sporadic violence» Escalating violence in the region has led to many people fleeing their homes.–Prepositions-lu. violence against/towards sb» We will not tolerate any violence towards staff.-lu. violence among/between sb» Violence between rival supporters erupted after the game.• • • Extra Examples:» A lot of viewers complained that there was too much gratuitous sex and violence in the film.» How many people have died at the hands of terrorist organizations since the violence began?» The programme makers reject the notion that seeing violence on television has a harmful effect on children.» More police were sent to help contain the violence.» This week's broadcast features a report on victims of domestic violence. |
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