Anh

ferocity

gb/fɚˈɑsəti/ us/fɚˈɑsəti/
B2 Anh
~ 9200
Các nghĩa
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Danh từ B2 entity
1

savage violence or aggression

Strong, wild, and often cruel violence or aggression, especially in fighting or attack.

Mẫu sử dụng: the ferocity of [someone/something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
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').
Từ đồng nghĩa
savagery (Emphasizes wild, uncivilized cruelty, often slightly stronger and more shocking than 'ferocity'.) | brutality (Stresses cruel and painful violence, especially toward people, more physical and concrete than 'ferocity'.) | aggressiveness (Focuses on the tendency to attack or confront; can be less violent and more general than 'ferocity'.)
Từ trái nghĩa
gentleness (Highlights softness and kindness, the opposite of violent or cruel behavior.) | mildness (Suggests a lack of intensity or harshness in behavior or treatment.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
the ferocity of the attack |animal ferocity |sheer ferocity |known for his ferocity |unleash ferocity |with surprising ferocity
Chủ đề
conflict |violence |behavior |emotions |animals
Ví dụ
  • The soldiers were shocked by the ferocity of the enemy’s counterattack.
  • The lion’s ferocity made all the other animals back away in fear.
  • 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • The dog showed great ferocity when it protected its owner.
  • Everyone was afraid of the ferocity of the fighters.
  • 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.
Danh từ B2 entity
2

extreme intensity of forces or events

Very great power or strength of something like a storm, fire, or other strong event.

Mẫu sử dụng: the ferocity of [a force/event]
Lỗi thường gặp:
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'.
Từ đồng nghĩa
intensity (A general word for strength or degree; more neutral and less tied to violence than 'ferocity'.) | violence (Emphasizes the damaging, forceful nature of the event, especially with physical destruction.) | force (Focuses on power or strength, and may sound more technical or neutral than 'ferocity'.)
Từ trái nghĩa
weakness (Highlights low power or little effect, the opposite of strong or intense force.) | mildness (Describes a soft or gentle level of strength, such as a gentle storm or light wind.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
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
Chủ đề
nature |disasters |intensity |weather
Ví dụ
  • Residents were stunned by the ferocity of the hurricane that hit the coast.
  • Firefighters battled the ferocity of the flames for over eight hours.
  • 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • The ferocity of the storm broke many windows.
  • We did not expect the ferocity of the wind.
  • 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.
Danh từ C1 entity
3

intense determination or passion

Very strong and intense feeling or effort, especially when someone does something in a powerful way.

Mẫu sử dụng: [someone] does [something] with ferocity
Lỗi thường gặp:
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.
Từ đồng nghĩa
intensity (General word for strong effort or feeling; less dramatic and emotional than 'ferocity'.) | passion (Focuses on strong emotion or enthusiasm rather than toughness or sharpness.) | fierceness (Very close in meaning; can sound slightly less formal and is common for both emotion and effort.)
Từ trái nghĩa
apathy (Complete lack of interest or feeling, the opposite of intense passion.) | halfheartedness (Doing something without full effort or energy, contrasting with strong, driven effort.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
work with ferocity |argue with ferocity |emotional ferocity |artistic ferocity |competitive ferocity |defend with ferocity
Chủ đề
emotions |work |communication
Ví dụ
  • She threw herself into the project with a ferocity that surprised her colleagues.
  • He defended his friend with such ferocity that the whole room fell silent.
  • 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • She worked with ferocity to finish the job.
  • He argued with great ferocity during the meeting.
  • 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.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
ferocity
IPA
GB/fɚˈɑsəti/
US/fɚˈɑsəti/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
fe - ro - city (3 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (fe)
Các dạng từ
Noun
  • Base: ferocity
  • Plural: ferocities, ferocity
Họ từ
Forms
ferocities noun
Core family
ferocious adjective B2 ferociously adverb C1
Related words
fierce adjective B1 fiercely adverb B1 fierceness noun
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