anger
anger
an∙ger¹ / ˈæŋgə ; ˈæŋgə /
◙noun [U]
1. a strong feeling of wanting to hurt or criticize someone because they have done something bad to you or been unkind to you
• 愤怒，怒火，怒气:
»Paul's face was filled with anger.
保罗一脸愤怒。
»in anger
»'It's a lie!' he shouted in anger.
“撒谎！”他怒吼道。
▪ [+at]
»She struggled to control her anger at her son's disobedience.
儿子不听话，但她拼命压住怒火。
»There is growing anger among the people against the government.
民众对政府越来越不满。
2. do / use sth in anger, to do or use something for the first time, or in a real situation
• 第一次（真的）做某事/用某物:
»He joined the club last month, but has yet to kick a ball in anger.
他上月加入该俱乐部，但是还未真正上场踢过球。
anger²
◙verb [T]
1. to make someone angry
• 使生气，激怒;
【SYN】 annoy
»What angered me most was his total lack of remorse.
最使我生气的是他居然一点悔意都没有。
»be angered by / at sth
»Environmental groups were disappointed and angered by the president's decision.
环保组织对总统的决定感到失望和愤怒。
