swearing

/ˈsweərɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · [swˈɛrɪŋ] /ˈswerɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · [swˈɛrɪŋ] /ˈswer How to pronounce swear (audio)/ (ame, mw)

swearing — noun

1. the use of very rude words to show anger, pain, shock, or frustration

1.名詞B2
釋義

the use of very rude words to show anger, pain, shock, or frustration

例句

The teacher stopped the game when the swearing got louder and louder.

stop the swearing

After the engine failed, Samir's swearing filled the small fishing boat.

swearing as noisy reaction to trouble

同義詞
  • profanity

    more formal; often used in rules, reports, or media discussion

  • bad language

    a milder and more everyday way to describe rude words

  • cursing

    close in meaning, but often suggests speaking angrily at a person or thing

反義詞

文法句型

swearing + at + [person/thing]

a burst of swearing

stop the swearing

用法筆記

Uncountable. This sense refers to rude language in general, not to one specific bad word. If you mean a single word or expression, use a countable term such as 'swear word' or 'curse word'.

常見錯誤

❌There were many swearings in the movie.
✅There was a lot of swearing in the movie.' or 'There were many swear words in the movie.
💡'swearing' is usually uncountable when it means rude language in general.