hooliganism

hooliganism — 名詞

1. behaviour in which people fight, damage property, or create a noisy disturbance

1.名詞B2
釋義

暴力滋事

在公共場所的暴力或破壞行為

behaviour in which people fight, damage property, or create a noisy disturbance in public places, usually carried out by a group acting together

例句

Football hooliganism led to stricter security at stadiums after the 2023 final.

2023 年決賽後,足球暴力滋事促使歐洲各地體育場採取了更嚴格的安全措施。

collocation: football hooliganism / sports hooliganism

Theo's family moved away from the neighbourhood because of the constant hooliganism near the station.

Theo 一家因為車站附近不斷發生的暴力滋事行為而搬離了那個社區。

pattern: hooliganism as a reason for relocation

同義詞
  • vandalism

    focuses on destruction of property; does not necessarily involve fighting or group behaviour

  • rowdiness

    much milder — noisy or rough behaviour that is not usually violent or criminal

  • disorderly conduct

    a legal term covering a range of public-order offences; formal and institutional

  • thuggery

    implies brutal, intimidating violence by individuals or gangs; stronger negative connotation

反義詞
  • peacefulness

    a state of calm public order, free from disturbance

  • civility

    polite, orderly public behaviour that respects others

文法句型

hooliganism + verb (erupted / broke out / spread)

verb + hooliganism (tackle / combat / crack down on)

用法筆記

Frequently appears in news reports about public order and sports events. The word itself does not specify who is committing the acts, though it often implies groups of young people, especially sports fans.

常見錯誤

The fans showed hooliganism by cheering loudly.
The fans showed hooliganism by fighting and vandalising nearby shops.
💡hooliganism always involves violence, destruction, or serious public disturbance, not just loud or excited behaviour.