infernal
/ɪnˈfɜ:nl; ɪn`fənl/ adj
1 (rhet 修辞)
(a) of hell 阴间的; 地狱的
the infernal regions 阴间.
(b) devilish; abominable 魔鬼般的; 地狱似的
infernal cruelty 恶魔般的残忍.
2 [attrib 作定语]
(infml 口) annoying; tiresome 讨厌的; 可恶的
That infernal telephone hasn't stopped ringing all day! 那讨厌的电话整天响个不停!
aninfernal nuisance 很可恶的事.