rife

adjective

UK/raɪf/
US/raɪf/

Definitions of rife adjective

  1. After verb(動後形容詞)

    If something undesirable is rife, it is very common or widespread.

    (指不良的事物)盛行的;流行的;普遍的

    • Disease was rife throughout the refugee camp.

      疾病在難民營中非常普遍。

    • Corruption was rife in that area.

      那個地區的腐敗現象非常普遍。

    • Rumors about his possible resignation were rife.

      關於他可能辭職的謠言四起。

Phrases of rife adjective

  • rife with something

    Full of something undesirable or harmful.

    充滿;充斥(負面事物)

    The city was rife with unconfirmed rumors.

    這座城市充斥著未經證實的謠言。