| 单词 | wild |
| 释义 | wild —wild /waɪld/ adjective (NATURAL) A2 refers to plants or animals that live or grow independently of people, in natural conditions and with natural characteristics: » wild flowers/grasses» a herd of wild horsesThesaurus+: ↑Natural and artificialB2 describes land that is not used to grow crops and has few people living in it: » a wild, mountainous regionThesaurus+: ↑Deserts, prairies and wildernesseswildness /ˈwaɪld.nəs/ noun [U]► F0» the wildness (= natural and extreme beauty) of the Western HighlandsThesaurus+: ↑Deserts, prairies and wildernessesWord Builder:–Nouns: wildness–Adjectives: wild–Adverbs: wildly • • • Extra Examples:» The field was ablaze with poppies and wild flowers.» I had a rather alarming encounter with a wild pig.» Most wild animals won't attack unless they are provoked.» The zebra is a wild African horse with black and white stripes.» The river is fringed with wild flowers.adjective (NOT CONTROLLED) B2 uncontrolled, violent, or extreme: » a wild party» wild dancing» The audience burst into wild applause.» When I told him what I'd done, he went wild (= became very angry).» The children were wild with excitement (= were extremely excited).» Her eyes were wild/She had a wild look in her eyes (= her eyes were wide open, as if frightened or mentally ill).» His hair was wild (= long and untidy) and his clothes full of holes.» There have been wild (= extreme) variations in the level of spending.» They get some wild weather (= many severe storms) in the north.» It was a wild (= stormy or very windy) night, with the wind howling and the rain pouring down.Thesaurus+: ↑UncontrolledThesaurus+: ↑Violent or aggressive , ↑Unkind, cruel and unfeeling , ↑Treating people or animals badlyF0 SLANG very unusual, often in a way that is attractive or exciting: » Those are wild trousers you're wearing, Fi.Thesaurus+: ↑Informal words for good , ↑Good, better and best , ↑Quite good, or not very goodwildness /ˈwaɪld.nəs/ noun [U]► F0» the wildness (= natural and extreme beauty) of the Western HighlandsThesaurus+: ↑Deserts, prairies and wildernessesWord Builder:–Nouns: wildness–Adjectives: wild–Adverbs: wildly • • • Extra Examples:» Most parents try to steer a middle course between imposing very strict discipline and letting their kids run wild.» Ben took a wild slash at the ball and luckily managed to hit it.» The drunk took a wild swing at Harry.» When he runs his fingers through my hair, it drives me wild!» Peter used to throw really wild parties.adjective (NOT THOUGHT ABOUT) wild accusation/guess/rumour► C2 something that you say that is not based on facts and is probably wrongThesaurus+: ↑Not showing careful thoughtWord Builder:–Nouns: wildness–Adjectives: wild–Adverbs: wildlynoun in the wildF0 in natural conditions, independent of humans: » Animals would produce more young in the wild than they do in the zoo.Thesaurus+: ↑Natural and artificialin the wilds (of somewhere)F0 in an area that is far from where people usually live and difficult to get to, and that is not considered easy to live in: » She lives somewhere in the wilds of Borneo.Thesaurus+: ↑The countryside |
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