outrage

🇬🇧 UK/'autreidʒ/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A deeply shocking or offensive act; strong anger or indignation caused by such an act.

暴行,骇人听闻之事;强烈愤慨

v.

To cause great anger or moral shock in someone.

激怒,使义愤填膺;凌辱,虐待

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
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Common Collocations

  • 1.public outrage公众愤怒
  • 2.express outrage表达愤慨
  • 3.outrage at对…感到愤怒

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The public outrage over the scandal forced the official to resign immediately.

  • 2.

    His rude comments caused outrage among members of the online community.

  • 3.

    The court decision was an outrage to many citizens who felt justice was denied.

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