fierce
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++fierce /fɪəs $ fɪrs/ ●●○ adjective 1 EMOTIONALdone with a lot of energy and strong feelings, and sometimes violence 猛烈的；激烈的 fierce fighting in the city 城里的激烈战斗fierce attack/opposition/criticism etc The government’s policies came under fierce attack. 政府的政策遭到猛烈抨击。 a fierce debate 激烈的辩论 fierce competition between the companies 公司之间的激烈竞争► see thesaurus at violent2 VIOLENTa fierce person or animal is angry or ready to attack, and looks very frightening 凶猛的，凶恶的 fierce guard dogs 凶猛的看门狗 She turned round, looking fierce. 她转过身，一副恶狠狠的样子。3 ANGRYfierce emotions are very strong and often angry 〔感情〕强烈的，愤怒的 These people take fierce pride in their independence. 这些人为他们的独立感到极其自豪。4 DNfierce cold, heat, or weather is much colder, hotter etc than usual 〔冷、热或天气情况〕极度的，极端的 a fierce wind 一阵狂风5. informal looking very good and fashionable 漂亮时髦的 SYN fabulous6 something fierce American English spokenMORE THAN BEFORE more loudly, strongly etc than usual 极其强烈，很厉害 It was snowing something fierce. 雪下得非常大。 —fierceness noun [uncountable]
Examples from the Corpus
fierce• From $ 20 to $ 35, competition is fierce.• The dog was standing at the gave, looking fierce and growling.• They are fierce and noble warriors and though the dragons are few they can still rouse some in times of great need.• The blare from the horns and the shouting from nearby drivers and pedestrians waiting to cross was both fierce and ugly.• The Government could breathe a sigh of relief at the disappearance of some of its fiercest critics.• Two fierce eyes glared at the terror-stricken sailors.• The fiercest fighting took place in the West Woods.• Swans are always fierce in defence of their young.• Rogers is a young player with a fierce love for the game.• Initial reports that the bond was to be fixed at £10,000 stirred fierce opposition to the scheme.• The peregrine falcon is one of nature's fiercest predators.• It was one of the region's fiercest storms in years.fierce competition• But the retail revival will continue only for those companies that can deal with unprecedentedly fierce competition.• There were few secondary schools in Rhodesia in the early 1950s so there was fierce competition for places.• The first two impressions of the report sell out before publication, and there is fierce competition for the paperback rights.• One reason is obvious: fierce competition from Microsoft.• Since the late 1980s, fierce competition has driven down rates.• The fiercest competition of all, therefore, is between the rival television channels.• Members of larger cohorts experience fiercer competition throughout their lives for places in schools, university, employment, and promotion.• Remember, too, that he is hardly ever a monopolist: he works in fierce competition with fellow scalpers.• Despite fierce competition within the industry, prices are unlikely to drop any further.Origin fierce (1200-1300) Old French fiers, from Latin ferus “wild”fierce adjectiveChinese
strong a Corpus with energy done of and lot
fierce
fierce /fɪəs $ fɪrs/
adjective
fierce fighting in the city
fierce attack/opposition/criticism etc
The government’s policies came under fierce attack.
a fierce debate
fierce competition between the companies
2. a fierce person or animal is angry or ready to attack, and looks very frightening:
fierce guard dogs
She turned round, looking fierce.
3. fierce emotions are very strong and often angry:
These people take fierce pride in their independence.
4. fierce cold, heat, or weather is much colder, hotter etc than usual:
a fierce wind
5. informal looking very good and fashionable
SYN fabulous
6. something fierce American English spoken more loudly, strongly etc than usual:
It was snowing something fierce.
—fiercely adverb
—fierceness noun [uncountable]
▪ violent /ˈvaɪələnt/ using force to hurt or kill people – used about people, crimes etc. Also used about films or books that contain a lot of violence: a violent man who couldn’t control his temper | the increase in violent crime | The film is too violent to be shown to children.
▪vicious /ˈvɪʃəs/ violent and dangerous, and seeming to enjoy hurting people for no reason: a vicious attack on an unarmed man | We were surrounded by a gang of vicious thugs, armed with knives.
▪rough /rʌf/ using force or violence, but not causing serious injury: Some of the boys were being a bit rough with the younger kids. | There were complaints about rough treatment by the police.
▪brutal /ˈbruːtl/ behaving in a way that is very cruel and violent, and showing no pity: Idi Amin was a brutal dictator. | a particularly brutal murder | The prison guards were brutal and corrupt.
▪savage /ˈsævɪdʒ/ attacking people in a particularly cruel way – used about people and fighting, especially in news reports: a savage killer | There was savage fighting in the capital Mogadishu.
▪bloody a bloody battle or war is very violent and a lot of people are killed or injured: a bloody civil war | The Russians were engaged in a bloody battle against the German army.
▪ferocious /fəˈrəʊʃəs/ a ferocious attack or battle is extremely violent. Also used about animals that are likley to attack in a very violent way: The two armies fought a ferocious battle. | a ferocious beast | It was the most ferocious attack I have ever seen.
▪fierce a fierce animal or person looks frightening and likely to attack people: A fierce dog stood growling at the gate. | Bears are always fierce when they have young. | fierce bodyguards
▪bloodthirsty a bloodthirsty person enjoys watching violence. A bloodthirsty story contains a lot of violent scenes: In Mexico, humans were sacrificed to bloodthirsty gods. | a bloodthirsty tale of revenge
▪gory showing or describing injuries, blood, death etc clearly and in detail: a gory horror movie | The book was too gory for many readers.
fierce /fɪəs $ fɪrs/
adjective Date: 1200-1300
Language: Old French
Origin: fiers, from Latin ferus 'wild'
1. done with a lot of energy and strong feelings, and sometimes violence:Language: Old French
Origin: fiers, from Latin ferus 'wild'
fierce attack/opposition/criticism etc
2. a fierce person or animal is angry or ready to attack, and looks very frightening:
3. fierce emotions are very strong and often angry:
4. fierce cold, heat, or weather is much colder, hotter etc than usual:
5. informal looking very good and fashionable
SYN fabulous
6. something fierce American English spoken more loudly, strongly etc than usual:
—fiercely adverb
—fierceness noun [uncountable]
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