damn

动词

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定义 damn 动词

disapprove

  1. Transitive

    to express strong disapproval or condemnation of something or someone.

    • The investigative report strongly condemned the company for failing to implement adequate safety precautions.

    • The critics damned the film for its handling of historical events.

    • The government was damned for its failure to address poverty in the region.

condemn

  1. TransitiveUsually passive

    to condemn someone to eternal punishment in hell, especially by divine judgment.

    • According to traditional religious teachings, sinners will be damned to hell.

    • She believed that her soul would be damned for eternity if she did not repent.

    • The tyrant would be damned for his atrocities.

片语 damn 动词

  • damn you, them, it, etc.

    An expression of anger or frustration directed towards a person or thing.

    You got the last ticket - damn you, I wanted that!

形容词

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定义 damn 形容词

  1. Before noun

    used to express extreme annoyance or anger towards someone or something.

    • This damn machine is broken again!

    • He always makes the damn worst decisions.

    • These damn mosquitoes are really annoying.

副词

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定义 damn 副词

  1. used to emphasize an adjective or adverb, often expressing annoyance or frustration.

    • She was damn sure he wasn't listening.

    • He knew damn well the consequences, yet he still did it.

    • This job is damn important, we cannot make a mistake.

片语 damn 副词

  • damn all

    absolutely nothing

    I know damn all about computers.

感叹词

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定义 damn 感叹词

  1. B1

    an exclamation of anger, frustration, or disappointment.

    • Damn! I left my keys at home again.

    • Damn it, I missed the train!

    • Damn, I spilled the drink on myself!

成语

  • damn with faint praise

    To criticize or show disapproval by offering a slight or unenthusiastic praise.

    She said the dress was 'not bad,' which was a clear example of damning with faint praise.