brutal
UK/ˈbru:tl/US/'bru:tәl/
IELTSTOEFLGREC1
Definitions
adj.
Savagely violent or cruel; harsh and unfeeling in manner or speech.
残忍的，野蛮的；严酷的，无情的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedbrutroot
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alrelating to, having the nature of
=brutal
Common Collocations
- 1.brutal honesty残酷的坦率
- 2.brutal force蛮力
- 3.brutal attack野蛮攻击
Example Sentences
- 1.
The critic gave a brutal assessment of the film's performance.
- 2.
The winter was brutal with record-breaking cold temperatures.