in anger

短语

气愤地,愤怒地

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释义与例句

adv.
  1. 1.

    With the intent of causing damage or harm to an opponent; in combat, rather than in peacetime training.

    政治 军事

    The Napier of Magdala Battery never fired a shot in anger: it never engaged in combat.

  2. 2.

    In a real situation, rather than only in theory or as part of practice or learning.

  3. 3.

    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see in, anger.