1 using physical strength to hurt or kill sb; caused by this behaviour 使用暴力的;由暴力引起的:
The demonstration started peacefully but later turned violent.示威行动起初和平进行,但后来演变成暴力事件。a violent death暴力致死violent crime暴力罪行
2 very strong and impossible to control 极强烈的;不能控制的:
He has a violent temper.他脾气暴躁。a violent storm/collision猛烈的暴风雨╱碰撞 ➔violentlyadvThe ground shook violently and buildings collapsed in the earthquake.在地震中,大地剧烈摇晃,建筑物倒塌。
violent/ˋvaIələnt; ˈvaIələnt/adj 1 involving actions that are intended to injure or kill people, or are likely to hurt or kill someone 暴力的﹐凶暴的: an increase in violent crime 暴力犯罪的增加violent clashes between police and demonstrators 警察和示威者之间的暴力冲突Arthur was a violent and dangerous man. 亚瑟性格暴烈﹐是个危险的人。2 showing very strong angry emotions that are difficult to control〔情绪〕愤怒的﹐激烈的: violent quarrel/argument/row etc 激烈的争吵his violent temper 他暴烈的脾气3 a physical feeling or reaction that is painful or difficult to control〔身体感觉或反应〕剧烈的﹐强烈的: a violent headache 剧烈的头痛4 violent film/play/drama a film etc that contains a lot of violence 暴力影片/暴力戏剧5 violent storm/earthquake/explosion etc a storm etc that happens with a lot of force 强烈的暴风雨/地震/爆炸等 —violently adv
violentadjectivestrong and dangerous; causing physical harm: Her husband was a violent man. The protest march started peacefully but later turned violent.▶ violentlyadverb: Did she behave violently towards you?