🇬🇧🇨🇳 fatal - 致命的 : English Lesson

Meaning of "fatal" ("致命的"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

“Fatal” describes something so dangerous that it can cause death or a terrible, unrecoverable disaster. If something is fatal, it’s not just a small problem—it’s the kind of mistake, injury, or event that can end a life or completely ruin everything.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The villain tried to give the hero a fatal laser zap, but the hero ducked to tie his shoe at the perfect time.

The scientist said the potion was almost perfect, except for the tiny detail that one wrong drop could be fatal to the entire lab.

The doctor calmly explained that trying to fight a shark with a spaghetti noodle would be a fatal life choice.

The knight bravely faced the dragon but realized a fatal flaw in his plan: he had forgotten both his sword and his bravery.

My attempt to cut my own hair almost caused a fatal blow to my social life.

At the river, a boy dropped a lighter beside a leaking fuel drum. One spark could start a fatal fire, a fatal blast, a fatal end for anyone near. His mother saw, ran, and pushed him back. The fatal risk passed and they hugged, shaking, thankful that the fatal scene did not happen.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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