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suicidal

/ˌsuːəˈsaɪdəl/ American
  • adj. 自杀的
  • adj. 自毁的
Definition
  • adj. likely to kill oneself
  • adj. extremely dangerous and self-destructive
Example
Driving that fast on ice is a suicidal thing to do.
在结冰的路面上开这么快,简直是玩命。
Word familysuicid-

Synonyms & Differences 近义词辨析

Compared meaning: dangerous, likely to cause harm (adjective).

比较义项:危险的,可能造成伤害或损失(形容词)。

  • dangerous

    The default, all-purpose word for anything capable of causing harm; neutral in tone and used for people, places, animals, or actions alike.

    最基本、通用的词,指任何可能造成伤害的事物;语气中性,人、地点、动物、行为都可以用。

    Crossing that busy road without looking is very dangerous.

    不看路就穿过那条繁忙的马路非常危险。

  • hazardous

    More formal and technical than 'dangerous'; typically describes conditions, materials, or occupations that pose a specific physical risk, as in official warnings.

    比dangerous更正式、更专业,通常用来描述带有特定人身风险的条件、材料或职业,常出现在官方警示中。

    Handling chemical waste without gloves is extremely hazardous.

    不戴手套处理化学废料是极其危险的。

  • risky

    Focuses on the chance of failure or loss rather than physical harm; often used about decisions, plans, or investments where the outcome is uncertain.

    侧重于失败或损失的可能性,而非人身伤害;常用于结果不确定的决定、计划或投资。

    Investing all your savings in one stock is quite risky.

    把所有积蓄都投入一支股票是相当冒险的。

  • suicidal 本词

    Much stronger and more dramatic than the others; describes behavior so extreme it seems almost self-destructive, often used with exaggeration for effect.

    语气比其他词强烈得多,形容行为极端到近乎自毁,常带夸张色彩。

    Driving that fast on ice is a suicidal thing to do.

    在冰面上开那么快简直是玩命。

These four words describe something dangerous, but differ in tone. Dangerous is neutral. Hazardous is formal, for risky conditions or materials. Risky means a chance of failure or loss, in decisions. Suicidal is strongest, describing extreme, self-destructive behavior. Not compared: suicidal meaning wanting to die.

这几个词都能形容危险的事物或行为,但程度和使用场合不同:dangerous最常用、语气中性;hazardous更正式、专业,多用于官方警示中描述条件或材料的风险;risky侧重失败或损失的可能性,常用于决定和投资;suicidal语气最强,形容行为极端到近乎自毁,常带夸张色彩。这里不比较suicidal“有自杀倾向的”这一义项。