alarmed

• 形容因潜在的危险或问题而感到突然的惊慌、担忧或不安。也可指因警觉到危险而处于戒备状态。

Describes a state of being suddenly frightened, worried, or concerned about a potential danger or problem.

1. Feeling fear or anxietyB1formal

   Feeling worried, frightened, or anxious about a potential danger or problem.

   惊恐的

   • She was alarmed by the sudden noise in the middle of the night.
   • The residents were alarmed about the rising crime rate.
   • He looked alarmed when he heard the news of the accident.

   同义词afraidanxiousapprehensivefearfulfrightenedpanickedscaredstartledterrifiedworried

   反义词calmcomposedunconcernedunperturbed

2. Fitted with an alarmB2formal

   Protected or equipped with a device that gives a warning signal.

   装有警报器的

   • The house is alarmed with a state-of-the-art security system.
   • All the doors and windows are alarmed to prevent break-ins.
   • The car is alarmed, so it will sound if someone tries to open it.

   同义词protectedwired

• 动词，指使人感到害怕、担忧或不安；也可指使某人警觉起来。

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to feel fear, anxiety, or distress.

1. Cause fear or worryB1formal

   To make someone feel frightened or worried about something dangerous or unpleasant.

   使惊恐或担忧

   • The news alarmed the entire community.
   • His sudden illness alarmed his family.
   • The strange noise alarmed the neighbors.

   同义词distressfrightenpanicperturbscarestartleunsettleworry

   反义词calmcomfortreassuresoothe

2. Fill with apprehensionB2formal

   To cause someone to feel anxious or uneasy about potential danger.

   使惊慌

   • The doctor's warning alarmed her about her health.
   • Rising crime rates alarmed the residents.
   • The report alarmed investors about the economy.

   同义词dauntdisquietdistressfrightenpanicperturbscarestartleunnerveupset

   反义词calmcomfortencouragereassuresoothe