worst

• 形容事物质量低劣、令人不快或不符合期望，也可指人品行不好或某事有害、不利。

Describes something of poor quality, unpleasant, or undesirable.

1. Not good or poor qualityA1informal

   Of low quality, unpleasant, or unsatisfactory.

   坏的

   • This is a bad movie.
   • The weather is bad today.
   • He had a bad experience at the restaurant.

   同义词awfulcrummydefectivedeficientdreadfulfaultyinadequateinferiorlousylow-grademediocrepoorsecond-rateshoddysubstandardterribleunacceptableunsatisfactory

   反义词excellentfinefirst-rategoodgreatsuperior

2. Harmful or dangerousA1formal

   Causing harm, damage, or injury.

   有害的

   • Smoking is bad for your health.
   • That's a bad idea.
   • The bad weather caused the accident.

   同义词damagingdangerousdestructivedetrimentalharmfulhazardoushurtfulinjuriousperilousunsafe

   反义词beneficialharmlesshelpfulsafesalutary

3. Ill or unwellA1informal

   Feeling sick or in poor health.

   不舒服

   • I feel bad today.
   • She has a bad cold.
   • He felt bad after eating too much.

   同义词ailingillindisposedpoorlysickunwell

   反义词finehealthywell

4. Morally wrong or evilA2formal

   Not morally right; wicked or criminal.

   道德上的坏

   • Stealing is bad behavior.
   • That's a bad person.
   • He did something bad and got punished.

   同义词corruptdepravedevilimmoraliniquitousnefarioussinfulvillainouswickedwrong

   反义词ethicalgoodjustmoralrightrighteousuprightvirtuous

5. Severe or intenseB1informal

   Used to emphasize the degree of something negative.

   严重的

   • We had a bad storm last night.
   • It's a bad headache.
   • She has a bad temper.

   同义词acuteawfulcriticalextremegraveintenseseriousseverestrongterrible

   反义词mildslight

• 口语中用来表示质量差、程度低，或表示程度高、非常。

In casual or non-standard speech, this term functions to modify verbs, indicating either a high level of intensity or that an action is performed in an unsatisfactory manner.

1. To a great degreeB1informalamerican

   Used as an intensifier with verbs expressing desire, need, or physical sensation to show extreme depth.

   非常想

   • I need a vacation so I can't even focus on my work.
   • He wanted that promotion so that he stayed late every night for a month.
   • The athlete was hurting after the collision on the field.
   • They missed their home country real after living abroad for five years.
   • She wanted to win the race so and trained throughout the winter.

   同义词desperatelyexceedinglygreatlyintenselyreallyseriouslyvery much

2. In an unsatisfactory mannerB2informalamerican

   Describing an action that is carried out poorly, incorrectly, or without the expected level of skill.

   差劲地或不好地

   • The team played so that the fans started leaving before the halftime whistle.
   • Things went for the company during the last fiscal quarter.
   • He felt about missing his best friend's wedding due to work.
   • The car was running and making strange noises under the hood.
   • The project started out but we managed to fix the issues eventually.

   同义词inadequatelyincompetentlyincorrectlypoorlyunsatisfactorilywrongly

   反义词well

• 名词，指最不利的结果、最大程度的损害或邪恶，也指最差的表现或最弱的努力。

A noun referring to the least favorable outcome, the greatest degree of damage or wickedness one is capable of, or the weakest effort or poorest achievement one is capable of.

不可数

1. Least favorable outcomeB1formal

   The most negative or undesirable result possible in a given situation.

   最坏的结果

   • We must prepare for the worst in case the storm hits.
   • The worst that could happen is that we lose the deposit.
   • She always fears the worst when her children are late.

   同义词bottomnadirpessimumrock bottom

   反义词best

2. Greatest damage or wickednessB2formal

   The most extreme level of harm, evil, or negative behavior that someone is capable of.

   最坏的情况

   • The villain brought out the worst in everyone around him.
   • In times of crisis, people often show their worst.
   • The dictator's worst was revealed during the war.

   反义词best

3. Weakest effort or achievementB2informal

   The poorest or least successful performance or attempt that someone can produce.

   最差表现

   • That was the worst I've ever seen him play in a match.
   • She did her worst on the exam, scoring barely enough to pass.
   • The team's worst was on display during the first half of the season.

   同义词bottomleastnadirpitrock bottom

   反义词best

• 动词，表示在竞争或对抗中击败、战胜某人或某物，或取得优势超过对方。

A verb used to indicate the act of defeating or gaining an advantage over someone or something, often in a competitive context.

1. Defeat thoroughlyC1formal

   To overcome or defeat someone completely in a contest or conflict.

   彻底击败

   • The champion worsted his opponent in the final round.
   • Our team was worsted by a stronger side in the tournament.
   • The general worsted the enemy forces in a decisive battle.

   同义词beatbestclobberconquerdefeatovercomeroutthrashtrouncevanquish

   反义词losesuccumbsurrenderyield