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。