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virulent

英 ['vɪrʊl(ə)nt; 'vɪrjʊ-] 美['vɪrələnt]
  • adj. 剧毒的;恶性的;有恶意的

英英释意


1. extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom;
"venomous snakes"
"a virulent insect bite"
2. infectious; having the ability to cause disease
3. harsh or corrosive in tone;
"an acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose"
"a barrage of acid comments"
"her acrid remarks make her many enemies"
"bitter words"
"blistering criticism"
"caustic jokes about political assassination, talk-show hosts and medical ethics"
"a sulfurous denunciation"