Learner's definition of HELL
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[singular] or Hell : the place where the devil lives and where evil people go after they die according to some religions地狱;阴间
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: a very difficult or unpleasant situation or experience极其困难的处境(或经历) [noncount]
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Getting the loan approved was pure/sheer hell.申请贷款真不是人干的事。
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He went through hell during his divorce.离婚时,他痛苦不堪。
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She had to go through hell to get where she is today.她经历了极度的困难才走到了今天。
[singular]
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informal + impolite —
used to express anger, annoyance, etc.表达愤怒、气恼等 -
Hell, I don't know why he did it!我真他妈的不明白他为什么会那样做!
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But, hell, why not?但是,他妈的,为什么不干呢?
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Oh, hell, I forgot my keys.见鬼,我忘带钥匙了。
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“Did you give her any money?” “Hell, no!”“你给她钱啦?”“给个鬼,没有!”
all hell breaks loose
informal
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used to describe what happens when violent, destructive, and confused activity suddenly begins突然喧闹起来;顿时乱作一团
as hell
informal + somewhat impolite
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used to make a statement more forceful用于加强语气 -
It was (as) funny as hell. [=it was very funny]真是太搞笑了。
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They were mad as hell.他们简直疯了。
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We've been working as hard as hell to finish on schedule.为了按期完工,我们拼命干活。
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“Can you finish on schedule?” “We'll sure as hell try.”“能按时完工吗?”“我们一定尽力。”
catch hell
chiefly US, informal + somewhat impolite
: to be yelled at or criticized in a very angry and severe way挨臭骂;受惩罚
come hell or high water
informal
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used to say that something will definitely happen or be done even though other events or situations might make it difficult无论如何;不管有什么困难
for the hell of it
informal + somewhat impolite
: for the fun of doing something : without having a particular reason闹着玩的;无端的 -
Just for the hell of it, I decided to go.管他呢,我决定去。
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He likes to start arguments for the hell of it.他就喜欢无端跟人争吵。
from hell
informal + somewhat impolite
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used to describe someone or something that is very bad or unpleasant十分讨厌;可恶至极
give (someone) hell
informal + somewhat impolite
: to yell at or criticize (someone) in an angry way冲某人大吼;愤怒地指责
go to hell
informal + impolite 1
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used to show that you are very angry with someone用于表示对某人极度愤怒 2
: to become completely ruined : to fail completely糟糕透顶;惨败
hell of a
informal + somewhat impolite 1
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used to make a statement more forceful用于加强语气 3
: very bad or difficult坏透的;困难的
hell on
US, informal + somewhat impolite
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used to describe something that causes a lot of damage or trouble造成重大损害(或麻烦)的事情
in hell
informal + impolite 1
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used to make a statement more forceful用于加强语气 2
US or in the hell —
used to make a question more forceful用于加强疑问语气
like a bat out of hell
— see 3bat
like hell
informal + impolite 2
: with a lot of energy and speed拼命地;飞快地 4
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used to say in an angry and forceful way that you will not do something, do not agree, etc.愤怒而坚决地表示不做或不同意某事
play hell with
or British play merry hell with
: to cause many problems for (someone or something) : to have a very bad effect on (someone or something)造成各种问题;对…极有害
raise hell
informal + somewhat impolite 1
: to complain in a loud or angry way大声抱怨;大吵大闹 2
: to behave wildly and make a lot of noise闹翻天 — see also hell-raiser
the hell
informal + impolite 1
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used to make a statement or question more forceful用于加强陈述或疑问语气 -
Let's get the hell out of here.我们赶紧离开这个鬼地方吧。
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(chiefly US) They moved way the hell up north.他们搬到北边老远的地方去了。
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How the hell did you do that?你到底是怎么做的?
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Who the hell do you think you are?你算老几?
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What the hell is going on?到底怎么啦?
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used to say in an angry and forceful way that you will not do something, do not agree, etc.愤怒而坚决地表示不做或不同意某事 — see also what the hell (below)
the hell out of
informal + impolite
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used for emphasis after words like scare, frighten, and beat 用在scare、frighten和beat等词后,表强调
to hell and back
informal
◊ Someone who goes to hell and back experiences a very difficult or unpleasant situation often for a long time.(处于)长期的困难或不愉快
to hell with
informal + impolite or the hell with
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used to say in a forceful and angry way that you do not care about someone or something.用于表不在乎
what the hell
informal + impolite 1
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used to express anger, surprise, etc.用于表愤怒、惊讶等 2
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used to say that you are not worried about or bothered by something用于表不在乎或无所谓 -
So I figured, what the hell, let's give it a try.我觉得不管怎样,我们先试试。
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We lost a little money, but what the hell, it's not a big deal.我们损失了一些钱,不过没关系,这没什么大不了的。
when hell freezes over
informal + impolite
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used to say that you think that something will never happen用于表示(某事)毫无可能