hell
noun
Definitions of hell noun
- B2Uncountable(不可数名词)Singular(单数)
An extremely unpleasant or difficult situation or experience.
极度不愉快或艰难的处境；痛苦的经历
This job is like being in hell right now.
这份工作现在就像在地狱一样。
The past few months have been absolutely hellish.
过去几个月简直是地狱般的日子。
The traffic jam was sheer hell.
这场塞车简直就是地狱。
- B2Singular(单数)
In some religions, the place where people are believed to be punished after death for their sins.
地獄
I am sure I will go to hell for doing such a terrible thing.
我确信我做了如此可怕的事情会下地狱。
According to his beliefs, lying is a sin that sends you to hell.
根据他的信仰，说谎是一种会让你下地狱的罪恶。
In many cultures, hell is depicted as a place of fire and torment.
在许多文化中，地狱被描绘成一个充满火焰和折磨的地方。
Phrases of hell noun
- make someone's life hell
To cause someone extreme difficulty and unhappiness, making their life very unpleasant.
让（某人）生不如死
• Since he moved in, his loud noises and late-night parties have been making my life hell.
自从他搬进来后，他的吵闹声和深夜派对让我的生活苦不堪言。
exclamation
Definitions of hell exclamation
- B2Uncountable(不可数名词)
Used to express anger, frustration, or emphasis.
（表示愤怒或加强语气）
Oh hell, I left my wallet at home!
该死，我把钱包忘在家里了！
What the hell, I spilled my coffee!
搞什么鬼，我把咖啡洒了！
What the hell is he talking about?
他到底在说什么鬼话？
Idioms
- hell on Earth
An extremely unpleasant or horrific place or situation.
人间地狱
• The war was hell on Earth for the local residents.
那场战争对当地居民来说如同人间地狱。
- hell for leather
To do something with great speed and energy; as fast as possible.
全速地，飞快地
• Upon hearing the alarm, they ran hell for leather towards the exit.
一听到警报，他们就飞快地朝出口跑去。
- there'll be hell to pay
This idiom indicates that if a certain event occurs, someone will be extremely angry, and there will be serious negative consequences.
将有麻烦
• If you lose my tools again, there'll be hell to pay.
如果你再次弄丢我的工具，后果会很严重。
- come hell or high water
Used to express a firm determination to accomplish something, regardless of any difficulties or obstacles that may arise.
即使千辛万苦，也必须……
• I will finish this report by the deadline, come hell or high water.
我一定会在截止日期前完成这份报告，无论遇到什么困难。
- what the hell
An expression of sudden disregard for a previous plan or intention, indicating a decision to do something else.
管他呢，管它去的
• I was supposed to go to bed early, but what the hell, I'll just watch one more episode.
我本来应该早点睡觉，但管他的，我要再看一集。
- when hell freezes over
Used to emphasize that something will never happen.
指某事绝不可能发生。
• He promised to give us a raise after the company layoffs, which will happen when hell freezes over.
他承诺在公司裁员后给我们加薪，这永远不可能发生。
- hell of a
Used to emphasize the extreme degree of something or to describe something as exceptionally large.
非常、极度
• That was a hell of a concert.
那是一场超棒的演唱会。
- like hell
To a very great extent or degree; extremely.
非常，很
• They ran like hell.
他们拼命地跑。
- for the hell of it
This idiom describes doing something without a specific purpose or intention, typically for enjoyment or on a whim.
就是喜欢、就是闹心、就是闹狂
• He decided to sign up for the marathon, just for the hell of it.
他决定报名参加马拉松，只是为了好玩。
- from hell
Used to describe someone or something that is extremely bad, unpleasant, or difficult to deal with.
糟透了
• The interview was an experience from hell; I've never been so nervous.
那次面试简直是地狱般的经历，我从未如此紧张过。
- go to hell and back
To have a very difficult or unpleasant experience, or to be in a situation that feels like it could have resulted in death.
十分痛苦的经历
• In the first few years of starting my business, I really went to hell and back.
在创业的前几年，我真的经历了极大的困难。
- (as) ... as hell
Used to emphasize the extreme degree of an undesirable quality.
（用于强调不好的特性）极度地，非常地。
• That exam was as difficult as hell.
那场考试难得要命。
- all hell breaks loose
Used to describe a situation that suddenly becomes chaotic and violent, especially when people start arguing or fighting.
大乱起来（尤指突然发生暴力冲突或争吵）
• When the coach announced that practice was cancelled, all hell broke loose.
当教练宣布练习取消时，场面一片混乱。
- go to hell
An impolite expression used to angrily dismiss someone or express extreme displeasure.
（表示愤怒或厌恶）滚开，去你的。
• When he tried to justify his actions again, she roared, "Go to hell!"
当他试图再次为自己的行为辩解时，她怒吼道：「去死吧！」
- to hell
Used to express a very strong wish or hope for something to be true or to happen, often with a sense of exaggeration.
强烈地希望
• I hope to hell he gets that report in on time.
我希望他该死的准时交那份报告。
- get the hell out of somewhere
To leave a place very quickly, often due to urgency or displeasure.
（粗俗）迅速离开某地。
• They got the hell out of the building as soon as they heard the alarm.
他们一听到警报声就立刻逃离了那栋建筑物。
- hell on earth
An extremely unpleasant place or situation; a terrible experience.
人间地狱
• Living in that slum was hell on earth.
住在那个贫民窟简直是地狱。
- be hell on wheels
To behave in a manner that is extremely difficult, aggressive, or troublesome.
脾气暴躁，难以相处
• John is hell on wheels on the court; he always competes hard and never gives up.
约翰在球场上脾气暴躁；他总是努力竞争，永不放弃。
- beat the hell out of someone
to strike someone repeatedly and with great force; to inflict a severe beating upon someone.
狠揍（某人）
• The thugs threatened to beat the hell out of him if he didn't hand over the money.
那些暴徒威胁说，如果他不交出钱来，就要狠狠地揍他。
- annoy, frighten, scare, etc. the hell out of someone
To cause someone to feel extremely annoyed, frightened, or otherwise agitated.
使（某人）感到极度恼怒、害怕等。
• The car suddenly swerved out, scaring the hell out of me.
车子突然转向，把我吓得半死。
- be hell-bent on something
To be resolutely determined to achieve something, often without regard for potential risks or negative consequences.
一心一意要做，不顾一切后果
• Despite his friends advising against it, he was hell-bent on finishing the extremely challenging marathon.
尽管朋友们劝他不要这么做，他还是下定决心要完成这场极具挑战的马拉松。
- give someone hell
To criticize someone severely or angrily.
严厉地批评（某人）
• She gave me hell for being twenty minutes late to the meeting.
她因为我开会迟到二十分钟而严厉地批评了我。
- to hell with someone/something
used to express a complete lack of concern or disregard for someone or something.
（表示对某人或某事毫不在乎）让某人或某事见鬼去吧
• I've had enough of this job, to hell with it all.
我受够这份工作了，让这一切都见鬼去吧。
- the hell someone is/does, etc.
An expression used to convey strong disbelief or refusal, indicating that the speaker does not believe what someone has said or will not allow someone to do what they intend.
少胡说！(表示不相信或不允许)
• "I don't need your help, I can definitely handle this myself!" "The hell you can!"
「我不需要你的帮助，我绝对可以自己处理！」「你才不行！」