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redoubtable

UK //rɪˈdaʊ.tə.bəl//US //rɪˈdaʊ.t̬ə.bəl//

词源

源自中古法语 'redoutable',由 'redouter'(意为“畏惧”)和 '-able'(表示“能够的”)组成,字面意思是“值得畏惧的”。

adjective

❶ 形容人或事物因其强大、令人敬畏或难以对付而引人注目,通常带有尊敬或畏惧的意味。

“The redoubtable warrior led his troops to victory against all odds.”

(这位令人敬畏的战士带领他的部队克服重重困难取得了胜利。)

“She is a redoubtable opponent in debates, known for her sharp wit.”

(她是辩论中令人生畏的对手,以机智敏锐著称。)

同义词:formidable, daunting, intimidating, awe-inspiring, fearsome

常见短语

redoubtable opponent — 指在竞争或对抗中因其能力或特质而令人敬畏的对手。

“In the chess tournament, he met his most redoubtable opponent yet.”

(在国际象棋比赛中,他遇到了迄今为止最令人生畏的对手。)