fatal的意思|示意

美 / ˈfeɪtl / 英 / ˈfeɪtl /

adj. 致命的,灾难性的,后果极严重的


fatal的用法详解

fatal是拉丁文fatum的变形,意为“命运”。它既可以作形容词,也可以作名词,意为“致命的;毁灭性的”。

作形容词时,fatal意为“不可挽回的;毁灭性的;致命的”。如:

He made a fatal mistake which cost him his life. 他犯了一个致命的错误,从而失去了生命。

The nuclear accident had a fatal effect on the environment. 核事故给环境带来了毁灭性的影响。

作名词时,fatal意为“死亡;毁灭性的事情”。如:

She was the victim of a fatal accident. 她是一场致命事故的受害者。

They paid a fatal price for their rebellious act. 他们为自己的反叛行为付出了毁灭性的代价。

fatal相关例句

However, the inhaled form can be fatal if a person does not receive antibiotic treatment.

但是吸入形式的感染却能够致命,如果没有得到抗菌素的治疗.

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The patient has contracted a fatal illness. There is little chance of his recovery.

这个病人已病入膏肓, 没有多少痊愈的希望了.

《现代汉英综合大词典》

He made the fatal mistake of compromising early...

他犯了过早妥协的致命错误。

柯林斯高阶英语词典

The disease is potentially fatal.

这种疾病可能会致命.

《简明英汉词典》

There was a fatal flaw in the plan.

计划中有一个致命的缺陷。

牛津词典

The fatal enemy of heart is the lass of time.

心灵的致命的仇敌,乃是时间的魔合.

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