savage
名詞
定義 savage 名詞
- Countable
a person who lives in a primitive and uncivilized state.
Around 12,000 BC, our ancestors were primitive savages who dwelled in caves.
The explorers viewed any unfamiliar peoples they encountered as savages.
The indigenous tribes were regarded as savages by society at the time.
動詞
定義 savage 動詞
- Transitive
When an animal savagely attacks a person, it assaults them with great violence, causing serious harm.
The startled dog attempted to savage the child.
The wolf lunged at the farmer, savagely attacking him.
The lion had savaged several people in the past and therefore had to be kept confined.
形容詞
定義 savage 形容詞
extremely violent, fierce, or uncontrolled.
They erupted into savage violence during the argument.
The competition was so fierce, it became savage.
She was attacked by a savage bear.
very harsh or severe in a way that shows a lack of feeling.
He delivered a savage critique of his colleague.
The newspaper gave the play a savage review.
The critic is known for his brutal and savage reviews of new films.
very extensive, large in scale, or severe.
The company announced that there would be savage cuts in spending.
The organization faced criticism for its savage budget cuts.
The government had to make savage cuts to spending to balance the budget.