violence
noun [ U ] uk/ˈvaɪə.ləns/ us/ˈvaɪə.ləns/
B2 暴力行为;激烈的言辞
actions or words that are intended to hurt people
It seems that the attack was a gratuitous/random/mindless act of violence. 看起来这次袭击是一起无端／盲目／肆意的暴力行为。
The recent outbreak/eruption of racial violence in the area is very troubling. 最近发生在该地区的种族暴力事件非常令人担忧。
The report documents the staggering amount of domestic violence against women. 这份报告记述的女性遭受家庭暴力的事件数量惊人。
C2 猛烈;强烈
extreme force
We were all surprised at the violence of his anger/rage. 我们都对他的怒火之盛感到惊讶。
The storm turned out to be one of unexpected violence. 结果那场暴风雨出人意料地猛烈。
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- A lot of viewers complained that there was too much gratuitous sex and violence in the film.
- How many people have died at the hands of terrorist organizations since the violence began?
- The programme makers reject the notion that seeing violence on television has a harmful effect on children.
- More police were sent to help contain the violence.
- This week's broadcast features a report on victims of domestic violence.