fulminate

IPA/ˈfʊlmɪneɪt/
KK[fˈʊlmənˌet]IPA/ˈfʊlmɪneɪt/

fulminate — 動詞

  • fulminatepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • fulminateshe / she / it
  • fulminatedpast simple
  • fulminating-ing form

1. to angrily express your strong disapproval of someone or something, often in a p

1.動詞不及物C2
釋義

痛斥；譴責

憤怒而強烈地批評

to angrily express your strong disapproval of someone or something, often in a public or dramatic way

例句

Sumin fulminated against the new policy in the staff meeting, calling it unfair.

Sumin 在員工會議上強烈抨擊這項新政策，稱其不公平。

fulminate + against + [target]

"This is an absolute disgrace!" Heather fulminated, slamming her hand on the table.

「這簡直是奇恥大辱！」Heather 怒吼道，同時一拳捶在桌上。

direct speech pattern: '"...' + [subject] fulminated

常見搭配
  • fulminate against
  • fulminate about
同義詞
  • inveigh

    more literary and always followed by 'against'

  • rail

    less formal; often suggests repeated complaining rather than a single explosive outburst

  • denounce

    transitive and can take a direct object; used for official public condemnation

  • rant

    informal; suggests long, uncontrolled, emotional speech

反義詞
  • praise

    to express approval instead of anger

  • commend

    formal expression of approval

文法句型

fulminate + against + noun phrase

fulminate + about + noun phrase

用法筆記

Frequently used with the prepositions 'against' or 'about'. The subject is typically a person or group expressing public anger, though an organization or publication can also be the subject.

常見錯誤

He fulminated that the meal was not very tasty.
He fulminated that the new law would destroy local businesses.
'Fulminate' implies serious anger and moral outrage; it is too intense for mild complaints.
She fulminated me for being late.
She fulminated against the government's decision.
'Fulminate' is intransitive and requires a preposition like 'against' or 'about'; it cannot take a direct object.

fulminate — 名詞

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