fury
gb/fjˈʊɹi/ us/fjˈʊɹi/
B2
Angličtina
~ 2900
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Podstatné jméno
B2
state
1
Extreme, violent anger
A very strong feeling of anger that is hard to control.
Vzorec užití:
in a fury
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fury' with 'furry' (covered with fur), which is unrelated in meaning.
Synonyma
rage (Slightly broader term for intense anger, often interchangeable in most contexts.)
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wrath (More formal or literary, often used in religious or moral contexts.)
Antonyma
calm (The opposite emotional state; absence of anger or agitation.)
Kolokace
in a fury
|rage and fury
|with fury
|unleash fury
|fury of the crowd
Témata
emotions
|conflict
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- She slammed the door in a fury.
- His eyes burned with fury after hearing the insult.
- The decision sparked public fury across the country.
- Unable to contain her fury, she shouted at him.
- The team played with a fury that overwhelmed their opponents.
Učební příklady
- He was in a fury when he saw the damage.
- She looked at me with fury.
- The people showed their fury at the meeting.
- I could feel his fury in his voice.
Podstatné jméno
literary
B2
entity
2
Violent force or intensity
Great power or violence, like in a storm or fight.
Vzorec užití:
the fury of [something]
Synonyma
force (A more general term for strength or power, not necessarily violent.)
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violence (Emphasizes destructive physical force.)
Antonyma
gentleness (Opposite in terms of force; mildness or softness.)
Kolokace
the fury of the storm
|battle fury
|fury of the waves
Témata
nature
|violence
|weather
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The fury of the hurricane destroyed the coastal town.
- They fought with the fury of desperate men.
- The fire spread with a sudden fury.
Učební příklady
- The storm came with great fury.
- The sea showed its fury during the night.
- He ran with the fury of a wild animal.
Podstatné jméno
literary
C1
entity
3
Mythological spirit of vengeance
In old Greek stories, a female spirit who punished bad people.
Synonyma
Erinyes (The original Greek term for these spirits.)
Kolokace
the Furies
Témata
mythology
|arts_entertainment
|religion
Příklady
- The hero was haunted by the Furies after his crime.
- In the play, the Furies appear to demand justice.
- Ancient art often shows the Furies with snakes in their hair.
Učební příklady
- In the story, the Furies chased the man.
- The Furies were angry spirits in Greek myths.
- The Furies came to punish the king.
Gramatika
Výrazy
fly into a fury
1/flˈaɪ ˈɪntu ə fjˈʊɹi/
idiom
Suddenly become very angry
To quickly become very angry.
Příklady
- He flew into a fury when he saw the damage to his car.
- She flies into a fury whenever someone lies to her.
in a fury
1/ˈɪn ə fjˈʊɹi/
fixed phrase
Extremely angry
Feeling very angry.
Příklady
- She left the room in a fury after the argument.
- He was in a fury when he heard about the mistake.
the fury of [something]
1/ðə fjˈʊɹi əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Violent force of something
The great power or violence of something like weather or fighting.
Příklady
- We could hear the fury of the storm outside.
- They faced the fury of the enemy's attack.