a.

1. 激烈的；猛烈的；强烈的
   The boat sank in a violent storm at sea.

   船在海上强烈的风暴中沉没。

2. 由暴力引起的；暴力的[Z]
   She died a violent death.

   她惨遭横祸。

3. 极端的，极度的
   A violent impatience overcame him.

   他变得极不耐烦。

4. 狂暴的，凶暴的
   The madman was violent and had to be locked up.

   这疯子十分凶暴，只好把他锁起来。

adj.

1. using or involving violence.
2. very intense, forceful, or powerful:
   violent dislike.