vehemently
/ˈviːəməntli/ (bre, ipa) · [vˈiəməntli] /ˈviːəməntli/ (ame, ipa) · [vˈiəməntli] /ˈvē-ə-mənt How to pronounce vehement (audio)/ (ame, mw)
vehemently — 副詞
1. Done or said with very strong, often angry feelings and a noticeable amount of e
激烈地
以強烈情緒表達地
Done or said with very strong, often angry feelings and a noticeable amount of energy — for example, denying an accusation loudly or refusing something without hesitation.
Haruto vehemently denied taking the money from the office safe.
Haruto 激烈否認從辦公室保險箱拿了錢。
vehemently denied — common with deny / deny + gerund
The senator argued vehemently against the proposed tax increase.
參議員激烈反對提議的增稅方案。
Reema shook her head vehemently when the officer suggested she was lying.
當警察暗示她在說謊時，Reema 激烈地搖頭。
Dahlia defended her research findings vehemently during the academic conference.
Dahlia 在學術會議上激烈捍衛自己的研究發現。
The Green Valley community opposed the factory plan vehemently after learning about the cancer-causing chemicals.
Green Valley 居民在得知致癌化學物質後，激烈反對建廠計畫。
- forcefully
emphasises physical or rhetorical strength rather than emotion
- passionately
focuses on emotional commitment more than energy or anger
- fiercely
carries a sense of aggressive determination, often in defence
- intensely
highlights the depth of feeling rather than the outward show
- mildly
opposite in both strength and emotion
- half-heartedly
opposite in energy and conviction
文法句型
vehemently + verb of opposition/expression
用法筆記
Typically modifies verbs of speaking or expressing an opinion — argue, deny, oppose, protest, defend, reject, object. Rarely used with verbs of liking or preferring.
常見錯誤
vehemently — 形容詞
- vehementlypositive
- more vehementlycomparative
- most vehementlysuperlative
1. Done with great physical or rhetorical energy and visible determination — the em
強有力的
以強勁力量展現出的
Done with great physical or rhetorical energy and visible determination — the emphasis is on the force behind the action (such as a strong attack or a determined effort), not on the speaker's emotional state, certainty of expression, or personal hostility toward a target.
Femi launched a vehement attack on the company's environmental record.
Femi 對該公司的環保記錄發起了強有力的抨擊。
vehement attack — collocation with attack
Isabela led a vehement protest against the plan to close the local children's hospital.
Isabela 帶領了強有力的抗議，反對關閉當地兒童醫院的計畫。
vehement protest — collocation with protest
The fishing community expressed vehement opposition to the dam project that threatened their livelihood.
漁業社區對威脅他們生計的水壩計畫表達了強有力的反對。
The lawyer's closing argument was so vehement that the jury sat in complete silence.
律師的結辯如此有力，陪審團完全鴉雀無聲。
- feeble
opposite in strength
- half-hearted
opposite in determination
文法句型
vehement + noun
常見錯誤
2. Filled with deep feelings of love, anger, belief, or commitment — the focus is o
激昂的
情感非常強烈的
Filled with deep feelings of love, anger, belief, or commitment — the focus is on the emotional intensity itself (such as a heartfelt speech or a deeply held conviction), rather than on outward physical force, certainty of expression, or personal hostility.
Piotr gave a vehement speech about protecting the last remaining forests.
Piotr 發表了一場激昂的演說，呼籲保護僅存的森林。
vehement speech — collocation with speech
Selim wrote a vehement letter to the editor expressing his anger about the new policy.
Selim 寫了一封激昂的信給編輯，表達他對新政策的不滿。
Ari's vehement belief in equality shaped every decision he made at work.
Ari 對平等的激昂信念影響了他在職場上的每一個決定。
The union leader made a vehement appeal for fair wages during the strike.
工會領袖在罷工期間激昂地呼籲公平工資。
- impassioned
almost identical in meaning; suggests deep feeling
- fervent
suggests warmth and sincerity, not necessarily anger
- ardent
implies passionate enthusiasm rather than opposition
- indifferent
opposite in emotional involvement
- apathetic
opposite in passion
文法句型
vehement + noun of expression
用法筆記
Describes emotions, beliefs, or expressions of feeling rather than physical force. Often used with nouns of communication: speech, letter, appeal, belief.
常見錯誤
3. Stated in a way that makes the speaker's position completely clear, with no doub
斬釘截鐵的
語氣堅定不留餘地的
Stated in a way that makes the speaker's position completely clear, with no doubt, hesitation, or room for negotiation — for example, a firm refusal, a direct denial, or an outright rejection where the answer is final. Unlike the HOSTILE sense, there is no personal anger or bitterness involved.
The school board issued a vehement rejection of the proposed changes to the science curriculum.
學校董事會對科學課程的變更提案發出了斬釘截鐵的拒絕。
vehement rejection — collocation with rejection
Eri's vehement refusal to sign the document surprised the whole team.
Eri 斬釘截鐵地拒絕簽署文件，令全隊震驚。
Benjamin issued a vehement denial when reporters asked about the rumour.
記者問及傳聞時，Benjamin 斬釘截鐵地否認。
Karim made a vehement declaration that he would not accept any compromise on safety standards.
Karim 斬釘截鐵地宣布，他絕不會在安全標準上做出任何妥協。
- emphatic
focuses on the clarity and forcefulness of expression
- forceful
broader meaning; can describe any kind of strength
- unequivocal
stresses leaving no doubt, but is more formal
文法句型
vehement + noun of refusal/rejection
用法筆記
Focuses on the speaker's certainty and directness, not on emotional hostility. The key is that the position is stated with no hedging or qualification. Common with nouns of refusal (rejection, refusal, denial, dismissal). For expressions that carry personal anger or bitter antagonism, see the HOSTILE sense (sense 4).
常見錯誤
4. Driven by bitter personal hostility or deep-seated anger directed at a specific
敵意的
帶有強烈敵對態度的
Driven by bitter personal hostility or deep-seated anger directed at a specific person or group — the emotion goes beyond strong disagreement to include active antagonism, resentment, or a wish to attack, unlike the EMPHATIC sense which focuses only on clear and certain expression without personal anger.
The two candidates exchanged vehement criticism during the live debate.
兩位候選人在直播辯論中互相發表充滿敵意的批評。
vehement criticism — collocation with criticism
The plan faced vehement opposition from local residents who feared losing their park.
該計畫遭到當地居民充滿敵意的反對，他們擔心失去公園。
Newspapers expressed vehement hatred toward the dictator after the election.
大選後，多家報紙對獨裁者表達了充滿敵意的憎恨。
The editorial board published a vehement condemnation of the government's decision.
編輯委員會發表了對政府決定的敵意譴責。
- bitter
focuses on resentment and long-held anger
- hostile
suggests active opposition and unfriendliness
- antagonistic
implies a deliberate wish to oppose or provoke
- friendly
opposite in attitude
- supportive
opposite in intention
文法句型
vehement + noun of opposition
用法筆記
Stronger than the EMPHATIC sense (sense 3) — this sense carries personal antagonism, bitterness, or a wish to harm, not just clear expression. Typical nouns express direct hostility: hatred, criticism, condemnation, antagonism. If the speaker is merely stating a position with certainty but without personal anger, use sense 3 instead.