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furor

UK //ˈfjʊərɔː//US //ˈfjʊrɔːr//

词源

源自拉丁语 'furor'(疯狂,狂怒),15世纪通过古法语进入英语,原指精神错乱状态,后演变为形容公众的强烈情绪反应。

noun

❶ 指公众或群体表现出的强烈愤怒或激动情绪,通常由某事件引发,表现为广泛的抗议或骚动。

“The new tax policy caused a furor among citizens.”

(新税收政策在市民中引发了愤怒浪潮。)

“Her controversial remarks created a media furor.”

(她具有争议性的言论在媒体上掀起轩然大波。)

❶ 形容极度兴奋或狂热的情绪状态,常见于粉丝群体或特定场合。

“The band's reunion concert sent fans into a furor.”

(乐队重组演唱会令粉丝们陷入狂热。)

“The product launch created a buying furor.”

(新品发布引发了抢购狂潮。)

同义词:uproar, outcry, commotion, frenzy, hysteria

常见短语

cause a furor — 指某个行为或事件引发公众强烈反应,通常带有负面含义。

“The leaked documents caused a furor in political circles.”

(泄露的文件在政界引起轩然大波。)

in a furor — 描述处于极度激动或愤怒的状态,可以是个人或群体情绪。

“Protesters were in a furor over the unjust decision.”

(抗议者们因不公正的裁决而群情激愤。)