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venomous

UK //ˈvenəməs//US //ˈvenəməs//

词源

源自拉丁语 'venenum'(毒药),通过古法语 'venimeux' 进入英语。

adjective

❶ 指动物能够分泌毒液,如毒蛇或毒蜘蛛,被咬后可能造成伤害或死亡。

“The cobra is a highly venomous snake.”

(眼镜蛇是一种毒性极强的蛇。)

“He was bitten by a venomous spider and needed immediate treatment.”

(他被一只毒蜘蛛咬了,需要立即治疗。)

❶ 形容语言或行为充满恶意或敌意,像毒液一样伤人。

“She gave him a venomous look after the argument.”

(争吵后,她恶狠狠地瞪了他一眼。)

“His venomous comments hurt her feelings deeply.”

(他恶毒的评论深深伤害了她的感情。)

同义词:poisonous, toxic, malicious, spiteful, hostile

常见短语

venomous snake — 指能够分泌毒液的蛇类,被咬后可能危及生命。

“Hikers should be cautious of venomous snakes in this area.”

(徒步旅行者应小心该地区的毒蛇。)

venomous words — 形容充满恶意或伤害性的言语,通常用于描述激烈的争吵或批评。

“Their argument ended with venomous words that left both sides hurt.”

(他们的争吵以恶毒的言语结束,双方都受到了伤害。)