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dreaded

UK //ˈdredɪd//US //ˈdredɪd//

词源

源自中古英语 'dreden',与古英语 'ondrædan'(害怕)相关,最终源自原始日耳曼语词根。

adjective

❶ 形容某事物令人极度害怕或担忧,通常带有长期存在的恐惧感。常用于描述人们普遍害怕的事物或情况。

“The dreaded moment finally arrived when he had to give a speech.”

(那个令人恐惧的时刻终于到来,他不得不发表演讲。)

“She faced the dreaded math test with trembling hands.”

(她双手颤抖地面对那场令人恐惧的数学考试。)

同义词:feared, terrifying, frightening

常见短语

the dreaded — 用于强调某事物是众所周知令人恐惧或讨厌的,通常指长期存在的负面事物。

“The dreaded Monday morning came too soon after the relaxing weekend.”

(在轻松的周末过后,那个令人讨厌的周一早晨来得太快了。)