capable of or intending to murder; dangerously violent 行凶杀人的;蓄意谋杀的;凶险的 a brutal and murderous despot. 野蛮残忍的暴君。 her estranged husband was seized with murderous jealousy. 与她失和的丈夫嫉妒得要杀她。 ■(of an action, event, or plan) involving murder or extreme violence (行动、事件或计划)涉及谋杀的;极端暴力的 murderous acts of terrorism. 恐怖主义的残暴行为。 ■(informal)extremely arduous or unpleasant (非正式)艰巨的,非常艰难(或难受)的 the team had a murderous schedule of four games in ten days. 这个队的赛程紧得要命,十天要打四场。 ■(informal)(of a person or their expression) extremely angry (非正式)(人,表情)大怒的,怒极的 Mary emerged from the changing room, looking murderous. 玛丽满面怒容地从更衣室里出来。