dread

• 形容词，用于描述引起强烈恐惧、焦虑或恐怖的事物。

An adjective used to describe something that causes great fear, apprehension, or terror.

1. Causing great fear or apprehensionB2formal

   Used to describe something that is feared or anticipated with anxiety.

   可怕的

   • The dread prospect of war hung over the country.
   • She felt a dread sense of foreboding before the exam.
   • The dread news of the accident spread quickly.

   同义词alarmingawfuldiredreadeddreadfulfearsomefrighteninghorribleterribleterrifying

   反义词comfortingreassuringwelcome

• 名词，指对将要发生或可能发生的事情感到强烈的恐惧、担忧或焦虑。

A noun referring to a feeling of great fear, apprehension, or anxiety about something that is going to happen or might happen.

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1. Great fear or apprehensionB2formal

   A feeling of intense fear or anxiety about something that may happen.

   恐惧

   • She felt a sense of dread before the exam.
   • He lived in constant dread of losing his job.
   • The thought of the surgery filled her with dread.

   同义词alarmangstanxietyapprehensionfearforebodinghorrorpanicterrortrepidation

   反义词assurancebraverycalmnessconfidencecourage

2. Awe or reverenceC1formal

   A feeling of deep respect mixed with fear, often for something powerful or sacred.

   敬畏

   • The ancient temple inspired a sense of dread and wonder.
   • They approached the king with dread and humility.
   • The storm's power filled the sailors with dread.

   同义词awefearreverencevenerationwonder

   反义词contemptdisrespectirreverence

• 动词，表示对即将发生的事情感到强烈的恐惧或担忧。

A verb used to express a feeling of great fear or apprehension about something that is going to happen.

1. Anticipate with fearB2formal

   To feel extremely anxious or fearful about something that is going to happen.

   畏惧

   • I dread going to the dentist tomorrow.
   • She dreads the thought of public speaking.
   • He dreaded the outcome of the medical test.

   同义词apprehendfearquail atshrink from

   反义词anticipateawaitexpectwelcome

2. Dislike intenselyB2informal

   To strongly dislike or be reluctant to do something.

   非常讨厌

   • I dread doing the laundry every weekend.
   • They dread having to wake up early for the meeting.
   • She dreads the long commute to work every day.

   同义词abhorabominatedetestexecratehateloathe

   反义词enjoylikeloverelishwelcome