utter
adj. 徹底的
v. 說; 出聲
If someone utters sounds or words, they say them.
He uttered a snorting laugh...
他嗤笑了一聲。
They departed without uttering a word.
他們一言不發地離開了。
You use utter to emphasize that something is great in extent, degree, or amount.
This, of course, is utter nonsense.
這當然是一派胡言。
...this utter lack of responsibility...
這種完全沒有責任感的表現
1. articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise;
2. express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words);
3. express in speech;
4. put into circulation;
1. without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers;
2. total;
say, speak, state, talk, tell, utter
這些動詞均有"說,講"之意。
Neil's ability to utter banalities never ceased to amaze me.
每次我都很驚訝,尼爾怎麼能講出這麼索然無味的東西。
A look of utter confusion swept across his handsome face.
他英俊的臉上掠過一絲大惑不解的神情。
These reports are total and utter rubbish.
這些報告廢話連篇。
The ship's interior was an utter shambles.
船裡面一片狼藉。
What complete and utter balls!
全是屁話!