新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

monstrous

英  [ˈmɒnstrəs]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1骇人听闻的 , 极不公正的

    If you describe a situation or event as monstrous, you mean that it is extremely shocking or unfair.

    近义词

    atrocious

    双语例句

    例:

    She endured the monstrous behaviour for years.

    她忍受这种骇人听闻的行为多年。

    2(令人不悦的事物)巨大的

    If you describe an unpleasant thing as monstrous, you mean that it is extremely large in size or extent.

    双语例句

    例:

    A group of men are erecting a monstrous copper edifice.

    一群人正在建造一座又大又难看的铜制建筑。

    3恐怖的

    If you describe something as monstrous, you mean that it is extremely frightening because it appears unnatural or ugly.

    近义词

    hideous

    双语例句

    例:

    the film's monstrous fantasy figure.

    电影中恐怖的魔幻形象。

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