英語近義詞A-Z

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1. advice (noun)（有益的）忠告、建議

an opinion on something that is meant to be helpfulto someone

E.g. Can I ask your advice on how to remove ink stains?

近義詞：

counsel （有識之士對某嚴肅事件的）建議、忠告

(formal) advice about a serious matter from a wiseor knowledgeable person

E.g. In despair, he sought counsel from the parishpriest.

opinion（個人的）看法、主張

? someone's personal view on a subject, which theperson hearing it may or may not agree with

recommendation 推薦、建議

a statement saying that a particular thing or courseof action is definitely good and that you think aperson should try it

2. angry (adj)生氣的、憤怒的

having a strong negative feeling about something anda wish to do something, possibly violent, to changethings or take revenge

E.g. I was so angry about the way the shop assistanttreated me, I complained to the manager.

近義詞：annoyed 惱怒的、不耐煩的

feeling mildly angry and impatient

E.g. She was annoyed by his persistence.

cross 惱怒的、生氣的

(informal) moderately angryE.g. My mum was cross with me for breaking a vase.

furious 狂怒的、暴怒的

feeling or showing extreme angerE.g. Furious at being ignored, she stormed out.

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