dreaded

• 形容令人非常害怕或极度担忧的事物。

Describes something that is greatly feared or regarded with intense apprehension.

1. Causing great fear or anxietyB2formal

   Something that is feared or anticipated with great worry.

   可怕的

   • The dreaded exam results were finally posted online.
   • She faced the dreaded task of cleaning the garage.
   • The dreaded moment arrived when he had to give his speech.

   同义词alarmingawfuldirefrighteningfrightfulhorribleominousterribleterrifying

   反义词desiredwantedwelcome

2. Unpleasant or unwelcomeB1informal

   Used to describe something that is generally disliked or considered a nuisance.

   令人讨厌的或不受欢迎的

   • The dreaded flu season is upon us again.
   • He had to make the dreaded phone call to his boss.
   • The dreaded chore of doing taxes is never fun.

   同义词abhorrentawfuldreadfulhatedhorribleterribleunpleasantunwelcome

   反义词pleasantwelcome

• 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