Định nghĩa của từ horrible

horribleadjective

tệ hại

/ˈhɒrəbl//ˈhɔːrəbl/

Từ "horrible" có nguồn gốc từ tiếng Anh trung đại vào khoảng thế kỷ 14. Nó bắt nguồn từ tiếng Pháp cổ "horrestoute", từ này lại bắt nguồn từ tiếng Latin "horribilis", có nghĩa là "gây sợ hãi, khủng khiếp". Trong cách sử dụng ban đầu, "horrible" có nghĩa cụ thể hơn ngày nay. Nó ám chỉ cụ thể đến thứ gì đó gây ra nỗi sợ hãi hoặc kinh hoàng, chẳng hạn như ma hoặc tai họa khủng khiếp. Theo thời gian, nghĩa của từ này đã mở rộng thành chỉ bao gồm những thứ rất tệ, khó chịu hoặc ghê tởm theo một cách nào đó. Điều thú vị là từ "horrible" đã trở thành chủ đề của một số cuộc tranh luận và tranh cãi trong nhiều năm. Vào thế kỷ 17, các học giả tôn giáo lập luận rằng từ này nên bị cấm khỏi các văn bản tôn giáo vì nó khuyến khích những suy nghĩ và biểu hiện báng bổ. Những người khác cho rằng từ này nên được thay thế bằng ngôn ngữ mô tả và cụ thể hơn, vì nó thường được sử dụng như một thuật ngữ mơ hồ và bị lạm dụng để mô tả những thứ chỉ đơn thuần là khó chịu hoặc không mong muốn. Bất chấp những tranh cãi này, "horrible" vẫn là một từ phổ biến và được sử dụng rộng rãi trong tiếng Anh, và việc sử dụng nó không có dấu hiệu suy giảm. Cho dù được sử dụng để mô tả một điều gì đó thực sự tồi tệ hay chỉ đơn giản là một điều gì đó không đáp ứng được kỳ vọng của một người, "horrible" vẫn tiếp tục là một thuật ngữ mạnh mẽ và gợi cảm trong tiếng Anh.

Tóm Tắt

type tính từ

meaningkinh khủng, kinh khiếp

examplehorrible cruelty: sự tàn ác khủng khiếp

meaningkinh tởm, xấu xa

meaning(thông tục) đáng ghét; hết sức khó chịu; quá lắm

examplehorrible weather: thời tiết hết sức khó chịu

examplehorrible noise: tiếng ồn ào qua lắm

namespace

very bad or unpleasant; used to describe something that you do not like

rất tệ hoặc khó chịu; được sử dụng để mô tả một cái gì đó mà bạn không thích

Ví dụ:
  • What horrible weather!

    Thời tiết khủng khiếp!

  • The coffee tasted absolutely horrible.

    Cà phê có vị thật kinh khủng.

  • a horrible mess/smell/noise

    một mớ hỗn độn/mùi/ồn ào khủng khiếp

  • I've got a horrible feeling she lied to us.

    Tôi có cảm giác khủng khiếp là cô ấy đã nói dối chúng ta.

  • I feel horrible about what happened.

    Tôi cảm thấy khủng khiếp về những gì đã xảy ra.

  • He looks horrible with that new haircut.

    Anh ấy trông thật kinh khủng với kiểu tóc mới đó.

  • He admits that he made a horrible mistake when he left her.

    Anh thừa nhận rằng anh đã phạm sai lầm khủng khiếp khi rời bỏ cô.

  • It was horrible to have to leave my family behind.

    Thật kinh khủng khi phải bỏ lại gia đình ở phía sau.

  • It was horrible sitting there all on my own.

    Thật là kinh khủng khi ngồi đó một mình.

making you feel very shocked and frightened

làm cho bạn cảm thấy rất sốc và sợ hãi

Ví dụ:
  • a pretty horrible experience

    một trải nghiệm khá khủng khiếp

  • a horrible crime/death/nightmare

    một tội ác/cái chết/cơn ác mộng khủng khiếp

  • a horrible tragedy/accident

    một thảm kịch/tai nạn khủng khiếp

Ví dụ bổ sung:
  • a truly horrible sight

    một cảnh tượng thực sự khủng khiếp

  • She woke from a horrible nightmare.

    Cô tỉnh dậy sau cơn ác mộng khủng khiếp.

Từ, cụm từ liên quan

unfriendly, unpleasant or unkind

không thân thiện, khó chịu hoặc không tử tế

Ví dụ:
  • a horrible person

    một người khủng khiếp

  • What a horrible thing to say!

    Thật là một điều khủng khiếp để nói!

  • My sister was being horrible to me all day.

    Chị tôi suốt ngày đối xử tệ với tôi.

Từ, cụm từ liên quan

Thành ngữ

as far as I know | as far as I can remember, see, tell, etc.
used to say that you think you know, remember, understand, etc. something but you cannot be completely sure, especially because you do not know all the facts
  • As far as we knew, there was no cause for concern.
  • As far as I can see, you've done nothing wrong.
  • She lived in Chicago, as far as I can remember.
  • before you know where you are
    very quickly or suddenly
  • We were whisked off in a taxi before we knew where we were.
  • be not to know
    to have no way of realizing or being aware that you have done something wrong
  • ‘I'm sorry, I called when you were in bed.’ ‘Don't worry—you weren't to know.’
  • better the devil you know (than the devil you don’t)
    (saying)used to say that it is easier and wiser to stay in a bad situation that you know and can deal with rather than change to a new situation that may be much worse
    for all you, I, they, etc. know
    (informal)used to emphasize that you do not know something and that it is not important to you
  • She could be dead for all I know.
  • God/goodness/Heaven knows
    used to emphasize that you do not know something
  • God knows what else they might find.
  • ‘Where are they?’ ‘Goodness knows.’
  • used to emphasize the truth of what you are saying
  • She ought to pass the exam—goodness knows she's been working hard enough.
  • have/know all the answers
    (informal, often disapproving)to be confident that you know something, especially when you actually do not
  • He thinks he knows all the answers.
  • have/know something off pat
    to know something perfectly so that you can repeat it at any time without having to think about it
  • He had all the answers off pat.
  • have seen/known better days
    (humorous)to be in poor condition
  • Our car has seen better days!
  • I don’t know how, why, etc…
    (informal)used to criticize somebody’s behaviour
  • I don't know how you can say things like that.
  • if (the) truth be known/told
    used to tell somebody the true facts about a situation, especially when these are not known by other people
  • If the truth be known, I was afraid to tell anyone.
  • I know
    used to agree with somebody or to show sympathy
  • ‘What a ridiculous situation!’ ‘I know.’
  • used to introduce a new idea or suggestion
  • I know, let's see what's on at the theatre.
  • know something as well as I do
    used to criticize somebody by saying that they should realize or understand something
  • You know as well as I do that you're being unreasonable.
  • know somebody/something backwards
    (especially British English, informal)to know somebody/something extremely well
  • She must know the play backwards by now.
  • know best
    to know what should be done, etc. better than other people
  • The doctor told you to stay in bed, and she knows best.
  • know better (than that/than to do something)
    to be sensible enough not to do something
  • He knows better than to judge by appearances.
  • know somebody by sight
    to recognize somebody without knowing them well
    know different/otherwise
    (informal)to have information or evidence that the opposite is true
  • He says he doesn't care about what the critics write, but I know different.
  • know full well
    to be very aware of a fact and unable to deny or ignore it
  • He knew full well what she thought of it.
  • know somebody/something inside out | know somebody/something like the back of your hand
    (informal)to be very familiar with somebody/something
  • This is where I grew up. I know this area like the back of my hand.
  • know your own mind
    to have very clear and definite ideas about what you want to do
    know your stuff
    (informal)to know a lot about a particular subject or job
    know/tell somebody a thing or two (about somebody/something)
    (informal)to know/tell somebody some useful, interesting or surprising information about somebody/something
  • She's been married five times, so she knows a thing or two about men!
  • know/learn/find something to your cost
    to know something because of something unpleasant that has happened to you
  • She is a tough competitor, as I know to my cost.
  • know your way around
    to be familiar with a place, subject, etc.
    know what you’re talking about
    (informal)to have knowledge about something from your own experience
  • I worked there for 20 years, so I know what I'm talking about.
  • know which side your bread is buttered
    (informal)to know where you can get an advantage for yourself
    let it be known/make it known that…
    (formal)to make sure that people are informed about something, especially by getting somebody else to tell them
  • The President has let it be known that he does not intend to run for election again.
  • let somebody know
    to tell somebody about something
  • I don't know if I can come, but I'll let you know tomorrow.
  • Let me know how I can help.
  • Please let me know if there's anything I can do to help.
  • Lord knows…
    used to emphasize what you are saying
  • Lord knows, I tried to teach her.
  • Lord (only) knows (what, where, why, etc.)…
    (informal)used to say that you do not know the answer to something
  • ‘Why did she say that?’ ‘Lord knows!’
  • make yourself known to somebody
    to introduce yourself to somebody
  • I made myself known to the hotel manager.
  • not know any better
    to behave badly, usually because you have not been taught the correct way to behave
  • Don’t blame the children—they don’t know any better.
  • not know your arse from your elbow
    (British English, offensive, slang)to be very stupid; to have absolutely no skill
    not know beans about something
    (North American English, informal)to know nothing about a subject
  • I don’t know beans about making movies.
  • not know the first thing about somebody/something
    to know nothing at all about somebody/something
  • I’m afraid I don’t know the first thing about cars.
  • not know, etc. the first thing about something/somebody
    to know nothing at all about something/somebody
  • We’ve lived next to him for years, but we still don’t know the first thing about him.
  • not know somebody from Adam
    (informal)to not know at all who somebody is
    not know what hit you
    (informal)to be so surprised by something that you do not know how to react
    not know where to look
    (informal)to feel very embarrassed and not know how to react
    not know whether you’re coming or going
    (informal)to be so excited or confused that you cannot behave or think in a sensible way
    not know you are born
    (British English, informal)to have an easy life without realizing how easy it is
  • You people without kids don't know you're born.
  • not want to know (about something)
    (informal)to take no interest in something because you do not care about it or it is too much trouble
  • I've tried to ask her advice, but she doesn't want to know (= about my problems).
  • ‘How much was it?’ ‘You don't want to know’ (= it is better if you don't know).
  • old enough to know better
    old enough to behave in a more sensible way than you actually did
    show somebody/know/learn the ropes
    (informal)to show somebody/know/learn how a particular job should be done
    there’s no knowing
    used to say that it is impossible to say what might happen
  • There's no knowing how he'll react.
  • what does… know?
    used to say that somebody knows nothing about the subject you are talking about
  • What does he know about football, anyway?
  • what do you know?
    (informal)used to express surprise
  • Well, what do you know? Look who's here!
  • (know) what’s what
    (informal)(know) what things are useful, important, etc.
  • She certainly knows what's what.
  • you know
    used when you are thinking of what to say next
  • Well, you know, it's difficult to explain.
  • used to show that what you are referring to is known or understood by the person you are speaking to
  • Guess who I've just seen? Maggie! You know—Jim's wife.
  • You know that restaurant round the corner? It's closed down.
  • used to emphasize something that you are saying
  • I'm not stupid, you know.
  • you know something/what?
    (informal)used to introduce an interesting or surprising opinion, piece of news, etc.
  • You know something? I've never really enjoyed Christmas.
  • you know who/what
    (informal)used to refer to somebody/something without mentioning a name
    you never know
    (informal)used to say that you can never be certain about what will happen in the future, especially when you are suggesting that something good might happen