abominate

IPA/əˈbɒmɪneɪt/
IPA/əˈbɑːmɪneɪt/

abominate — 動詞

  • abominatepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • abominateshe / she / it
  • abominatedpast simple
  • abominating-ing form

1. to feel very strong dislike for something, especially because you think it is cr

1.動詞及物C1
釋義

痛恨

非常厭惡，因殘酷或邪惡而強烈憎恨

to feel very strong dislike for something, especially because you think it is cruel, evil, or disgusting.

例句

Lauren abominated the way her colleagues spread lies about the new intern.

Lauren 痛恨她的同事們散佈關於新進實習生的謊言。

abominate + the way + [clause]

Darius had always abominated any form of bullying at school.

Darius 向來痛恨學校裡任何形式的霸凌行為。

abominate + any form of [abstract noun]

同義詞
  • abhor

    suggests moral disgust rather than personal hatred; slightly less intense

  • detest

    more common in everyday speech; implies strong dislike without the moral dimension

  • loathe

    more physical and visceral; often used for tastes and smells rather than moral issues

反義詞
  • admire

    to regard with respect and approval

  • cherish

    to hold dear and protect

文法句型

abominate + noun phrase

abominate + the way + clause

用法筆記

This word is formal and literary. The object is usually an abstract quality or type of behaviour rather than a physical object.