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mighty

UK //ˈmaɪti//US //ˈmaɪti//

词源

源自古英语 'mihtig',意为‘强大的’,与 'might'(力量)同源。

adjective

❶ 形容非常强大或有巨大力量的事物,常用于强调程度或规模超出寻常。

“The mighty oak tree stood tall for centuries.”

(这棵强大的橡树屹立了几个世纪。)

“He felt a mighty surge of energy after the victory.”

(胜利后他感到一股强大的能量涌动。)

同义词:powerful, strong, forceful

adverb

❶ 用作副词时表示“非常”或“极其”,用于口语中加强语气。

“That was a mighty fine meal you cooked!”

(你做的这顿饭真是非常棒!)

“He's mighty proud of his new car.”

(他对自己的新车感到极其自豪。)

同义词:very, extremely, exceedingly

常见短语

high and mighty — 形容某人傲慢或自视甚高,带有贬义。

“Ever since he got promoted, he's been acting all high and mighty.”

(自从升职后,他就表现得高高在上。)