"enormity" in Chinese (Simplified)
极恶巨大(负面语境)
Definition
指某事极其严重、极端邪恶或恶劣,特别是犯罪或恶行。有时也被误用来形容非常巨大,但这种用法并不准确。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于正式、法律或文学语境,强调道德上的极端恶劣或严重性。不要和'enormous'(巨大)混淆,'enormity'主要包含负面、道德恶意,尽管部分情况下人们会误用为“巨大”。
Examples
The enormity of the crime shocked everyone in the city.
这起犯罪的**极恶**震惊了全城。
They discussed the enormity of the problem.
他们讨论了问题的**严重性**。
People could not believe the enormity of what happened.
人们无法相信事情的**极端恶劣**。
We underestimated the enormity of the task ahead.
我们低估了面前任务的**艰巨性**。
He spoke with disbelief about the enormity of the disaster.
他难以置信地谈论这场灾难的**惨烈**。
It's hard to grasp the full enormity of the situation until you see it yourself.
只有亲眼所见,你才能真正体会到局势的**严重性**。