Word · CEFR B1 · Frequency #13770
worst
最坏的结果;最糟糕的情况
the least favorable outcome
- 1.
the least favorable outcome
最不利的结果
- 2.
the greatest damage or wickedness of which one is capable
某人所能造成的最大损害或邪恶
- 3.
the weakest effort or poorest achievement one is capable of
某人所能做出的最差努力或最低成就
最大的伤害;最坏的一面;最差的表现;最低水平;最不利的结果;某人所能造成的最大损害或邪恶;某人所能做出的最差努力或最低成就
In use
We prepared for the worst before the exam results came out.
The worst of the storm seems to have passed.
She always fears the worst when her children are late.
the worst
We must prepare for the worst.
我们必须做好最坏的打算。
the worst of sth
The worst of the storm is over.
暴风雨最猛烈的部分已经过去了。
at (the) worst
At worst, the meeting will be postponed.
最坏的情况是会议延期。
Connections
Collocations
- at worst
- 在最坏的情况下
- At worst, the meeting will run fifteen minutes over.最坏的情况下,会议会超时十五分钟。
- fear the worst
- 担心发生最坏的事
- We haven't heard from them; I fear the worst.我们没有他们的消息,我担心发生了最坏的情况。
- expect the worst
- 做最坏的打算
- If you expect the worst, you'll never be disappointed.如果你做最坏的打算,就永远不会失望。
- prepare for the worst
- 准备应对最坏的情况
- The team is preparing for the worst after the warning.收到警告后,团队正在准备应对最坏的情况。
- the worst is over
- 最糟糕的阶段已经过去
- The worst is over now; things should improve.最糟糕的阶段已经过去,情况应该会好转。
- bring out the worst in someone
Learner notes
Memory Tip
worse 加上 st 表示坏到顶点;想象成绩单上标着“worst”的那一次,就是最差的结果。
Context & Register
语域:neutral 常见场景:讨论比赛或考试结果、评估风险或最坏结局、日常聊天谈及失败经历 worst 作名词时多指“最坏的情况或结果”,在正式和非正式场合都比较常见,通常用于谈论负面结果或最糟糕的结局。
Pronunciation & Spelling
first、burst、thirst 都与 worst 押韵(都以 /ɜːrst/ 结尾)。worse 和 word 以相同的 /wɜːr/ 音开头,但结尾不同。cost 虽以 -st 结尾,但元音不同(/ɒst/),所以不押韵。注意 worsted(精纺毛料)看起来像 worst,但发音为 /ˈwʊstɪd/。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
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