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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary

terrific [tə'rɪfɪk]
  1. 1. adjective [+amount] [ thunderstorm] [ speed] (very great) 惊人
  2. 2. adjective [+time] [ party] [ idea etc] (wonderful) 极好的

Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary

terrific [təˈrɪfɪk]
  1. 1. adjective 极大的极强的,极度
    Almost at midnight, he was disturbed by a terrific kick on the door.
    大约午夜时分,他被一阵强烈的踢门声弄醒了。
  2. 2. adjective 极好的绝妙的,非凡
    The sea was far below and the view terrific.
    大海遥远低平而且景色非常好。
  3. 3. adjective 可怕的,吓人的,恐怖的
    The times are hard and there is a terrific struggle still ahead.
    这个年代艰苦的,前方总是可怕斗争

Collins English-English Dictionary

terrific [tə'rɪfɪk]
  1. 1. adj very great or intense
    a terrific noise
  2. 2. adj [Spoken] very good; excellent
    a terrific singer
  3. 3. adj very frightening
  4. 4. adj [Etymology] C17: from Latin terrificus, from terrere to frighten; see -fic

Examples

The door struck her in the face with a terrific wham.
门砰的一声巨响, 把她的脸撞了.
Almost at midnight, he was disturbed by a terrific kick on the door.
大约在午夜时分,他被一阵强烈的踢门声弄醒了。
My thoughts were suddenly interrupted by a terrific roar.
我的想法被极大的咆哮声打断了。
On top of all that, he is blessed with terrific good looks.
最重要的是,他天生一副帅气的面孔。
a terrific noise
吵翻了天
kick up a terrific row

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