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源自中古英语 agast(受惊吓的),由古英语前缀 ā-(加强语气)与 gæstan(惊吓)组成,与 ghost(鬼魂)同源。
❶ 形容人因看到或听到可怕、震惊的事情而表现出极度惊恐或难以置信的样子。
“She was aghast at the sight of the car crash.”
(看到车祸现场时,她吓得目瞪口呆。)
“The audience sat aghast as the villain revealed his evil plan.”
(当反派揭露他的邪恶计划时,观众们惊骇不已。)
stand aghast — 因极度震惊或恐惧而呆立不动,常用于描述面对突发事件时的反应。
“The crowd stood aghast as the building collapsed.”
(大楼倒塌时,人群惊恐地呆立原地。)