c. 1300, from Anglo-French venimeus, Old French venimos (12c., Modern French venimeux), from venim (see venom). Earliest recorded use is figurative; literal sense by early 14c. Related: Venomously; venomousness.
实用例句
1. He was surprised by the venomous tone of the anonymous calls.
那些匿名电话的恶毒语气很令他吃惊。
来自柯林斯例句
2. He heaped abuse on Waite and made venomous personal attacks.
他肆意辱骂韦特，并对他进行恶毒的人身攻击。
来自柯林斯例句
3. There are two types of mollusc that are actively venomous.
有两种随时释放毒素的软体动物.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. The adder is Britain's only venomous snake.
蝰蛇是英国唯一的一种毒蛇。
来自辞典例句
5. The cobra sank its venomous fangs into his hand.
