swift and fierce; forceful
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1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
swift and fierce; forceful and piercing
Often used to describe wind, momentum, or offensive actions in sports, debates, or writing.
Shuò朔
fēng风
líng凌
lì厉
，
chuī吹
de得
chuāng窗
hu户
hū呼
hū呼
zuò作
xiǎng响
。
The north wind blew swift and fierce, making the windows rattle.
Zhè这
zhī支
qiú球
duì队
gōng攻
shì势
líng凌
lì厉
，
lián连
xù续
jìn进
le了
sān三
ge个
qiú球
。
This team launched a fierce offensive, scoring three goals in a row.
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Zhè这
piān篇
wén文
zhāng章
wén文
bǐ笔
líng凌
lì厉
，
zhí直
zhǐ指
shè社
huì会
shí时
bì弊
。
This article features a sharp, forceful writing style that points directly at social ills.
Tā他
de的
mù目
guāng光
líng凌
lì厉
，
ràng让
rén人
bù不
gǎn敢
zhí直
shì视
。
His gaze was piercing and intimidating, making people afraid to look directly at him.