ferocity
gb/fɚˈɑsəti/ us/fɚˈɑsəti/
B2
영어
~ 9200
vadság, pusztító erő, hevesség, vehemencia, elszántság
명사
B2
1
vadság
B1
사용 패턴：
the ferocity of [someone/something]
The soldiers were shocked by the ferocity of the enemy’s counterattack.
A katonákat sokkolta az ellenség ellentámadásának vadsága.
The lion’s ferocity made all the other animals back away in fear.
Az oroszlán vadsága miatt a többi állat rémülten hátrált.
The riot erupted with such ferocity that the police quickly lost control.
Witnesses described the gang’s ferocity as unlike anything they had ever seen.
The boxer’s ferocity in the ring intimidated every challenger.
학습자용 예문
The dog showed great ferocity when it protected its owner.
A kutya nagy vadsággal védte a gazdáját.
Everyone was afraid of the ferocity of the fighters.
Mindenki félt a harcosok vadságától.
The ferocity of the attack left many people injured.
They were surprised by the ferocity of his angry words.
The lion’s ferocity kept the hunters at a distance.
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'ferocity' with the adjective 'ferocious'. Remember: 'ferocity' is a noun (e.g., 'the ferocity of the dog'), while 'ferocious' is an adjective (e.g., 'a ferocious dog').
뜻
savage violence or aggression
연어
the ferocity of the attack
|animal ferocity
|sheer ferocity
|known for his ferocity
|unleash ferocity
|with surprising ferocity
유의어
savagery (Emphasizes wild, uncivilized cruelty, often slightly stronger and more shocking than 'ferocity'.)
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brutality (Stresses cruel and painful violence, especially toward people, more physical and concrete than 'ferocity'.)
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aggressiveness (Focuses on the tendency to attack or confront; can be less violent and more general than 'ferocity'.)
반의어
gentleness (Highlights softness and kindness, the opposite of violent or cruel behavior.)
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mildness (Suggests a lack of intensity or harshness in behavior or treatment.)
주제
conflict
|violence
|behavior
|emotions
|animals
정의
Strong, wild, and often cruel violence or aggression, especially in fighting or attack.
The quality of being savagely violent, cruel, or aggressively fierce, especially in fighting or attack.
명사
B2
2
pusztító erő
B2
hevesség
B2
사용 패턴：
the ferocity of [a force/event]
Residents were stunned by the ferocity of the hurricane that hit the coast.
A lakosokat megdöbbentette a partot elérő hurrikán pusztító ereje.
Firefighters battled the ferocity of the flames for over eight hours.
A tűzoltók több mint nyolc órán át küzdöttek a lángok hevességével.
Scientists were surprised by the ferocity of the earthquake’s aftershocks.
The ferocity of the storm tore roofs from houses and uprooted trees.
Many investors were unprepared for the ferocity of the market crash.
학습자용 예문
The ferocity of the storm broke many windows.
A vihar pusztító ereje sok ablakot betört.
We did not expect the ferocity of the wind.
Nem számítottunk a szél ilyen erejére.
The ferocity of the fire destroyed the building.
The town will remember the ferocity of the flood.
The ferocity of the heat made it hard to work outside.
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes use 'ferocity' only for people or animals. It is also common and natural to use it for non-living forces like storms, fires, or market crashes: 'the ferocity of the storm', 'the ferocity of the fire'.
뜻
extreme intensity of forces or events
연어
the ferocity of the storm
|the ferocity of the flames
|the hurricane’s ferocity
|unexpected ferocity
|the ferocity of the crash
|the ferocity of the outbreak
유의어
intensity (A general word for strength or degree; more neutral and less tied to violence than 'ferocity'.)
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violence (Emphasizes the damaging, forceful nature of the event, especially with physical destruction.)
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force (Focuses on power or strength, and may sound more technical or neutral than 'ferocity'.)
반의어
weakness (Highlights low power or little effect, the opposite of strong or intense force.)
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mildness (Describes a soft or gentle level of strength, such as a gentle storm or light wind.)
주제
nature
|disasters
|intensity
|weather
정의
Very great power or strength of something like a storm, fire, or other strong event.
The extreme and sometimes destructive intensity or strength of a powerful force, action, or event, especially in nature or large-scale situations.
명사
C1
3
vehemencia
C1
elszántság
B2
사용 패턴：
[someone] does [something] with ferocity
She threw herself into the project with a ferocity that surprised her colleagues.
Olyan elszántsággal vetette bele magát a projektbe, hogy a kollégái is meglepődtek.
He defended his friend with such ferocity that the whole room fell silent.
Olyan vehemenciával védte a barátját, hogy az egész terem elhallgatott.
The novel is remembered for the emotional ferocity of its central character.
The team played with a ferocity that showed how badly they wanted to win.
Her artistic ferocity pushed her to paint late into the night.
학습자용 예문
She worked with ferocity to finish the job.
Nagy elszántsággal dolgozott, hogy befejezze a munkát.
He argued with great ferocity during the meeting.
Nagy vehemenciával vitatkozott az értekezleten.
You could feel the ferocity of her love for her child.
The players showed real ferocity in the final game.
He studied with ferocity before the exam.
자주 하는 실수：
Learners may think 'ferocity' is only negative. In this sense, it can be neutral or even positive, describing strong effort or passion (e.g., 'work with ferocity'). The context shows whether it feels positive, neutral, or negative.
뜻
intense determination or passion
연어
work with ferocity
|argue with ferocity
|emotional ferocity
|artistic ferocity
|competitive ferocity
|defend with ferocity
유의어
intensity (General word for strong effort or feeling; less dramatic and emotional than 'ferocity'.)
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passion (Focuses on strong emotion or enthusiasm rather than toughness or sharpness.)
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fierceness (Very close in meaning; can sound slightly less formal and is common for both emotion and effort.)
반의어
apathy (Complete lack of interest or feeling, the opposite of intense passion.)
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halfheartedness (Doing something without full effort or energy, contrasting with strong, driven effort.)
주제
emotions
|work
|communication
정의
Very strong and intense feeling or effort, especially when someone does something in a powerful way.
Intense, often relentless strength of feeling, effort, or determination, especially in work, argument, or emotional expression.
문법
기본형
ferocity
IPA
GB/fɚˈɑsəti/
US/fɚˈɑsəti/
음절 및 강세
fe - ro - city （3음절）
Stress on 1st syllable (fe)
활용형
Noun
- Base: ferocity
- Plural: ferocities, ferocity
관련 단어
Forms
ferocities
noun
Core family
ferocious
adjective B2
ferociously
adverb C1
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