fierce

cruel, brutal, inhuman, savage, barbarous, fierce, ruthless

turbulent, stormy, violent, wild, fierce

形容词 fierce:

1. marked by extreme and violent energy
   同义词：ferocious, furious, savage
2. marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid
   同义词：tearing, vehement, violent, trigger-happy
3. ruthless in competition
   同义词：cutthroat, bowelless
4. violently agitated and turbulent
   同义词：boisterous, rough

1. The fierce sun parched the bare earth.
   灼热的阳光炙烤着光秃秃的大地。
2. The postman was bitten by a fierce dog.
   那个邮递员被一只恶狗咬了。
3. The child was scared of the fierce looking dog.
   这孩子害怕那条外表凶恶的狗。
4. The little baby was frightened by the fierce dog.
   那个小孩被恶狗吓坏了。
5. Suggestive of extreme anger in action or appearance; fierce.
   狂暴的在行动力或外表上表现出极端愤怒的; 猛烈的
6. He has a very fierce look on his face.
   他脸上一副凶相。
7. They were having a fierce argument and I thought they might hit each other.
   他们正在恶狠狠地争吵，我想他们可能要打架了。
8. Because there is so much unemployment, the competition for jobs is fierce.
   因为失业严重，求职的竞争十分激烈。

fierce

adj.（形容词）
fierc.er,fierc.est
Having a savage and violent nature; ferocious.See Synonyms at cruel
凶猛的，残忍的：有野蛮的和残忍的性质的；凶猛的参见 cruel
Extremely severe or violent; terrible:
可怕的：极其可怕的或极为猛烈的；可怕的：
例句：
.the fierce thunders roar me their music.(Ezra Pound)
.巨大的雷声在我耳边轰鸣.(埃兹拉·庞德)

Extremely intense or ardent:
非常的，极端的：极端强烈或激烈的：
例句：
fierce loyalty.See Synonyms at intense
忠心耿耿参见 intense

Strenuously active or resolute:
强烈的：非常积极或坚定的：
例句：
a fierce attempt to escape.
逃跑的强烈愿望

Informal Very difficult or unpleasant:
【非正式用语】 很难或不愉快的：
例句：
a fierce exam.
一场很难的考试

Savage or threatening in appearance.
野蛮的：长相凶恶的或面目狰狞的

来源：
Middle English fiers
中古英语 fiers
from Old French
源自 古法语
from Latin ferus * see ghwer-
源自 拉丁语 ferus *参见 ghwer-

【引伸】
fierce.ly
adv.（副词）
fierce.ness
n.（名词）