furor

IPA/ˈfjʊə.rɔːr/
KK[fjˈʊrɔr]IPA/ˈfjʊr.ɔːr/

furor — noun

1. a situation in which many people suddenly express strong anger or disapproval ab

1.名詞B2
釋義

a situation in which many people suddenly express strong anger or disapproval about something — for example, a political decision, a remark made in public, or a proposed policy that meets with widespread opposition

例句

The mayor's plan to close the public library caused a furor among local residents.

cause a furor among [group]

A political furor erupted after journalist Adina Okonkwo revealed the senator's secret deal.

a furor erupts after [event]

同義詞
  • uproar

    more about noise and chaos; less emphasis on moral anger

  • outrage

    stronger focus on moral offense and personal anger

  • backlash

    implies a reaction against a specific action, often by a particular group

反義詞
  • calm

    absence of strong public reaction

  • acceptance

    public approval rather than anger

文法句型

a furor over/about [something]

cause/spark/provoke a furor

a furor erupts/arises

用法筆記

This sense is very common in news reporting. The noun is typically singular and takes an article (a furor / the furor). Common verb partners include 'cause', 'spark', 'provoke', 'create', and 'erupt'. The British English spelling is 'furore'.

常見錯誤

❌The decision made furor among citizens.
✅The decision caused a furor among citizens.
💡'Furor' is a countable noun and needs an article in this construction.

2. a strong but short-lived interest in something that suddenly becomes very popula

2.名詞C1
釋義

a strong but short-lived interest in something that suddenly becomes very popular — such as a style of clothing, a type of activity, or a hobby that many people pursue with great enthusiasm for a brief period

例句

The dance challenge became a brief furor in the spring before fading away by summer.

a brief furor + time frame

Mizuki's fashion blog sparked a furor for vintage accessories among college students.

furor for [something] among [group]

同義詞
  • craze

    more common; suggests equally strong but slightly longer-lasting enthusiasm

  • fad

    implies the trend is trivial and will not last long

  • vogue

    more formal; often used for fashion or style trends

文法句型

a furor for [something]

start/create a furor

用法筆記

Unlike the PUBLIC OUTRAGE sense, this is informal and appears in lifestyle, fashion, or entertainment contexts. The interest is typically temporary and harmless. British English uses the spelling 'furore' for this sense as well.

常見錯誤

❌There was furor for the new smartphone.
✅There was a furor for the new smartphone.
💡As with sense 1, 'furor' requires an article.