厉害

厉害 [lì hai]

1. ■ （剧烈的、 严厉的） severe; sharp; cruel; fierce:

被批评得很厉害 be severely criticized;

这人厉害极了。 The man is merciless.

这家伙厉害得很， 你和他打交道时要特别小心。 The fellow is as sharp as a razor. Be careful in your dealings with him.

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常用词组

1. ■ （极度的） terrible; formidable; serious:

病得厉害 be seriously ill;

这里热得厉害。 It's terribly hot here.