猛烈

měng liè

HSK 7–9

Meaning

形容气势、力量、程度等非常大而强烈。

Fierce, violent, intense (describing momentum, force, degree, etc.).

常用于形容风、雨、火、攻击、气味、情感等具有强烈冲击力的事物或行为。

Often used to describe wind, rain, fire, attacks, smells, emotions, etc., that have a strong impact.

1 台风猛烈地吹袭沿海城市。 (The typhoon fiercely swept the coastal city.)
2 他遭到猛烈的批评。 (He received severe criticism.)
3 这杯茶的味道很猛烈。 (This cup of tea has a strong taste.)
4 战场上炮火猛烈，士兵们勇往直前。 (The artillery fire was intense on the battlefield, and the soldiers pressed forward courageously.)
5 她感到一阵猛烈的心痛。 (She felt a sharp pang of heartache.)

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