deadly

英 ['dedlɪ] 美['dɛdli]
  • adj. 致命的;非常的;死一般的
  • adv. 非常;如死一般地

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词态变化


比较级: deadlier;最高级: deadliest;

英文词源


deadly (adj.)
Old English deadlic "mortal, subject to death," also "causing death;" see dead + -ly (1). Meaning "having the capacity to kill" is from late 14c. (Old English words for this included deaðbærlic, deaðberende).

双语例句


1. His mother's voice was one he knew; ice cold and deadly.
母亲的声音是他很熟悉的:冰冷、无情。

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2. Broadcast news was accurate and reliable but deadly dull.
新闻广播准确可靠但却非常枯燥。

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3. She took the gun and blazed away with calm and deadly accuracy.
她拿起枪,冷静地连续射击,弹无虚发。

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4. The authorities are looking into last week's deadly gas explosions.
当局正在调查上周发生的恶性瓦斯爆炸事件。

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5. The north wind was bitter and deadly cold.
北风寒冷刺骨。

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