1 savage /ˈsævɪʤ/ adjective Learner's definition of SAVAGE
[more savage; most savage]
1
of an animal : not under human control : wild野生的 2
: very cruel or violent残忍的;野蛮的;残暴的 3
: very critical or harsh尖刻的;严苛的 4
old-fashioned + offensive : having a way of life that is simple and not highly advanced : uncivilized or primitive原始的;未开化的
— savageness
noun [noncount] 2 savage /ˈsævɪʤ/ noun
plural savages
plural savages
Learner's definition of SAVAGE
[count]
1
old-fashioned + offensive : a person who has a way of life that is simple and not highly advanced野蛮人;野人 2
: a person who is very violent or cruel凶恶的人;残暴的人 3 savage /ˈsævɪʤ/ verb
savages; savaged; savaging
savages; savaged; savaging
Learner's definition of SAVAGE
[+ object]
: to attack or treat (someone or something) in a very cruel, violent, or harsh way凶狠攻击;残暴对待 -
He looked like he'd been savaged by a wild animal.他看起来像受到了野兽的凶狠攻击。
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A hurricane savaged the city.飓风肆虐了这座城市。
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The newspapers savaged his reputation.报纸严重诋毁了他的声誉。