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hells

UK //helz//US //helz//

词源

源自古英语 'helle'(地狱),复数形式通过添加 '-s' 构成,与德语 'Hölle' 同源。

noun

❶ hell 的复数形式,指多个地狱或极其糟糕的地方或状态,常用于强调痛苦或混乱的多个场景。

“The war created multiple hells on earth for innocent civilians.”

(这场战争为无辜平民制造了人间的多重地狱。)

“Different religions describe various hells for sinners.”

(不同宗教为罪人描绘了多种地狱的景象。)

同义词:infernos, nightmares, torments

常见短语

through hells and high water — 经历重重困难或危险,强调克服极端恶劣的条件。

“She supported him through hells and high water during his illness.”

(在他患病期间,她陪他渡过了重重难关。)