fierce
gb/fˈɪɹs/ us/fˈɪɹs/
B1
英語
~ 2200
語義
0件の語義
adjective
B1
property
1
Very intense and aggressive
Very strong and aggressive in behavior or feeling.
用法パターン：
[someone/something] is fierce
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'fierce' with 'wild' or 'angry'. While 'fierce' can mean angry, it more broadly means intense and forceful, not necessarily uncontrolled.
類義語
aggressive (Focuses more on readiness to attack or confront; 'fierce' can include emotional intensity without physical aggression.)
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intense (Emphasizes strong force or feeling but not necessarily hostility.)
対義語
gentle (Suggests mildness and kindness, the opposite of aggressive or forceful.)
コロケーション
fierce competition
|fierce debate
|fierce attack
|fierce argument
|fierce criticism
テーマ
emotions
|personality
|conflict
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The two teams faced fierce competition for the championship.
- She gave me a fierce look when I interrupted her.
- There was fierce resistance from the local community to the proposed changes.
- The lion let out a fierce roar.
- He has a fierce determination to succeed.
学習者向け例文
- The dog looked fierce and barked loudly.
- She has a fierce will to win.
- The storm was fierce last night.
- He gave a fierce answer to the question.
adjective
B2
property
2
Strong and striking in appearance
Looking very strong, bold, or impressive.
用法パターン：
[someone/something] looks fierce
類義語
bold (Emphasizes confidence and striking style rather than aggression.)
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formidable (Suggests inspiring respect or fear due to impressive qualities.)
対義語
plain (Simple and without striking features.)
コロケーション
fierce look
|fierce style
|fierce outfit
テーマ
appearance
|fashion
|core_vocabulary
例文
- She wore a fierce red dress that turned heads.
- His fierce style made him stand out in the crowd.
- The model gave a fierce pose for the camera.
- That car has a fierce design with sharp angles.
学習者向け例文
- Her dress is fierce and beautiful.
- He has a fierce smile.
- The house has a fierce look at night.
adjective
B1
property
3
Very strong or severe
Very strong or extreme.
用法パターン：
[something] is fierce
類義語
violent (Emphasizes destructive physical force.)
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severe (Highlights extreme conditions or seriousness.)
対義語
mild (Gentle and not extreme in force or degree.)
コロケーション
fierce storm
|fierce heat
|fierce wind
テーマ
weather
|nature
|core_vocabulary
例文
- A fierce storm hit the coast last night.
- They worked through the fierce heat of the desert.
- The wildfire spread quickly due to fierce winds.
学習者向け例文
- The sun is fierce today.
- A fierce wind blew my hat away.
- We had a fierce storm yesterday.
文法
辞書形
fierce
IPA
GB/fˈɪɹs/
US/fˈɪɹs/
音節・強勢
fierce （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (fierce)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: fierce
- Comparative: fiercer
- Superlative: fiercest
関連語
表現
fierce debate
1/fˈɪɹs dɪbˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
Very intense argument or discussion
A discussion where people strongly disagree and speak with passion.
例文
- The policy change led to a fierce debate in parliament.
- There was a fierce debate about the new building project.
fierce determination
1/fˈɪɹs dɪtˌɚmənˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Very strong will to succeed
A very strong feeling of wanting to do something successfully.
例文
- She showed fierce determination in completing the marathon.
- His fierce determination helped him overcome many obstacles.
fierce competition
1/fˈɪɹs kˌɑmpətˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Very intense competition
Competition that is very strong and difficult.
例文
- There is fierce competition for jobs in the city.
- There is fierce competition in the fashion industry.
- The market faces fierce competition from overseas companies.
- Fierce competition forced smaller shops to close.