hell
noun
Definitions of hell noun
- B2Uncountable(不可數名詞)Singular(單數)
An extremely unpleasant or difficult situation or experience.
極度不愉快或艱難的處境；痛苦的經歷
This job is like being in hell right now.
這份工作現在就像在地獄一樣。
The past few months have been absolutely hellish.
過去幾個月簡直是地獄般的日子。
The traffic jam was sheer hell.
這場塞車簡直就是地獄。
- B2Singular(單數)
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.
我確信我做了如此可怕的事情會下地獄。
According to his beliefs, lying is a sin that sends you to hell.
根據他的信仰，說謊是一種會讓你下地獄的罪惡。
In many cultures, hell is depicted as a place of fire and torment.
在許多文化中，地獄被描繪成一個充滿火焰和折磨的地方。
Phrases of hell noun
- make someone's life hell
To cause someone extreme difficulty and unhappiness, making their life very unpleasant.
讓（某人）生不如死
• Since he moved in, his loud noises and late-night parties have been making my life hell.
自從他搬進來後，他的吵鬧聲和深夜派對讓我的生活苦不堪言。
exclamation
Definitions of hell exclamation
- B2Uncountable(不可數名詞)
Used to express anger, frustration, or emphasis.
（表示憤怒或加強語氣）
Oh hell, I left my wallet at home!
該死，我把錢包忘在家裡了！
What the hell, I spilled my coffee!
搞什麼鬼，我把咖啡灑了！
What the hell is he talking about?
他到底在說什麼鬼話？
Idioms
- hell on Earth
An extremely unpleasant or horrific place or situation.
人間地獄
• The war was hell on Earth for the local residents.
那場戰爭對當地居民來說如同人間地獄。
- hell for leather
To do something with great speed and energy; as fast as possible.
全速地，飛快地
• Upon hearing the alarm, they ran hell for leather towards the exit.
一聽到警報，他們就飛快地朝出口跑去。
- 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.
將有麻烦
• If you lose my tools again, there'll be hell to pay.
如果你再次弄丟我的工具，後果會很嚴重。
- come hell or high water
Used to express a firm determination to accomplish something, regardless of any difficulties or obstacles that may arise.
即使千辛萬苦，也必須……
• I will finish this report by the deadline, come hell or high water.
我一定會在截止日期前完成這份報告，無論遇到什麼困難。
- 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.
我本來應該早點睡覺，但管他的，我要再看一集。
- when hell freezes over
Used to emphasize that something will never happen.
指某事絕不可能發生。
• He promised to give us a raise after the company layoffs, which will happen when hell freezes over.
他承諾在公司裁員後給我們加薪，這永遠不會發生。
- hell of a
Used to emphasize the extreme degree of something or to describe something as exceptionally large.
非常、極度
• That was a hell of a concert.
那是一場超棒的演唱會。
- like hell
To a very great extent or degree; extremely.
非常，很
• They ran like hell.
他們拼命地跑。
- for the hell of it
This idiom describes doing something without a specific purpose or intention, typically for enjoyment or on a whim.
就是喜歡、就是闖心、就是闖狂
• He decided to sign up for the marathon, just for the hell of it.
他決定報名參加馬拉松，只是為了好玩。
- from hell
Used to describe someone or something that is extremely bad, unpleasant, or difficult to deal with.
壞過分
• The interview was an experience from hell; I've never been so nervous.
那次面試簡直是地獄般的經歷，我從未如此緊張過。
- 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.
十分痛苦的經歷
• In the first few years of starting my business, I really went to hell and back.
在創業的前幾年，我真的經歷了極大的困難。
- (as) ... as hell
Used to emphasize the extreme degree of an undesirable quality.
（用於強調不好的特性）極度地，非常地。
• That exam was as difficult as hell.
那場考試難得要命。
- all hell breaks loose
Used to describe a situation that suddenly becomes chaotic and violent, especially when people start arguing or fighting.
大亂起來（尤指突然發生暴力衝突或争吵）
• When the coach announced that practice was cancelled, all hell broke loose.
當教練宣布練習取消時，場面一片混亂。
- go to hell
An impolite expression used to angrily dismiss someone or express extreme displeasure.
（表示憤怒或厭惡）滾開，去你的。
• When he tried to justify his actions again, she roared, "Go to hell!"
當他試圖再次為自己的行為辯解時，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.
強烈地希望
• I hope to hell he gets that report in on time.
我希望他該死的準時交那份報告。
- get the hell out of somewhere
To leave a place very quickly, often due to urgency or displeasure.
（粗俗）迅速離開某地。
• They got the hell out of the building as soon as they heard the alarm.
他們一聽到警報聲就立刻逃離了那棟建築物。
- hell on earth
An extremely unpleasant place or situation; a terrible experience.
人間地獄
• Living in that slum was hell on earth.
住在那個貧民窟簡直是地獄。
- be hell on wheels
To behave in a manner that is extremely difficult, aggressive, or troublesome.
脾氣暴躁，難以相處
• John is hell on wheels on the court; he always competes hard and never gives up.
約翰在球場上脾氣暴躁；他總是努力競爭，永不放棄。
- 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.
那些暴徒威脅說，如果他不交出錢來，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）感到極度惱怒、害怕等。
• The car suddenly swerved out, scaring the hell out of me.
車子突然轉向，把我嚇得半死。
- 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，不顧一切後果
• Despite his friends advising against it, he was hell-bent on finishing the extremely challenging marathon.
儘管朋友們勸他不要這麼做，他還是下定決心要完成這場極具挑戰的馬拉松。
- give someone hell
To criticize someone severely or angrily.
嚴厲地批評（某人）
• She gave me hell for being twenty minutes late to the meeting.
她因為我開會遲到二十分鐘而嚴厲地批評了我。
- to hell with someone/something
used to express a complete lack of concern or disregard for someone or something.
（表示對某人或某事毫不在乎）讓某人或某事見鬼去吧
• I've had enough of this job, to hell with it all.
我受夠這份工作了，讓這一切都見鬼去吧。
- 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.
少胡說！(表示不相信或不允許)
• "I don't need your help, I can definitely handle this myself!" "The hell you can!"
「我不需要你的幫助，我絕對可以自己處理！」「你才不行！」