deadly
deadly
(deadlier, deadliest)
deadliness
noun
语源
(deadlier, deadliest)
- causing or able to cause death
致死的，致命的
a deadly weapon.
致命武器。
■filled with hate
充满仇恨的，恶狠狠的
his voice was cold and deadly.
他的声音冷冰冰又恶狠狠。
■(typically in the context of shooting or sport) extremely accurate, effective, or skilful
（多用于射击或运动）极准的，有效的，巧妙的
his aim is deadly.
他瞄得极准。
■(informal)extremely boring
(非正式)极其无聊的，乏味的
he's well meaning, but so utterly deadly.
他是好意，但却很是无聊乏味。
■[attrib.]complete; total
完全的，极度地
she was in deadly earnest.
她很是认真。
■(Irish & Austral. informal)very good; excellent
(爱尔兰，澳，非正式)极好的；卓越的
it's a great town and the pubs are deadly.
这是一个不错的小城，那些酒吧也好极了。
- [as submodifier]in a way resembling or suggesting death; as if dead
死一般
her skin was deadly pale.
她的肤色死一般苍白。
■extremely
极度地，极其
a deadly serious remark.
极其严肃的话。
deadliness
noun
语源
- Old English dēadlīc 'mortal, in danger of death' (see dead, -ly)
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