formidable

• 形容某人或某事物令人敬畏、恐惧或印象深刻，强大到令人望而生畏。

Describes someone or something that inspires fear, respect, or awe.

1. Inspiring fear or respectB2formal

   Causing fear, dread, or apprehension due to size, strength, or power.

   强大的

   • The formidable opponent defeated all challengers.
   • She faced a formidable challenge in the competition.
   • The fortress was a formidable structure, impossible to breach.

   同义词alarmingawe-inspiringdauntingfearsomefrighteningimposingintimidatingredoubtable

   反义词contemptiblefeeblehelplesspowerlesspunyunimpressiveweak

2. Difficult to deal withB2formal

   Requiring great effort, skill, or courage to overcome.

   难以对付的

   • The exam was a formidable test of their knowledge.
   • He had a formidable task ahead of him.
   • The mountain presented a formidable obstacle to the climbers.

   同义词arduouschallengingdauntingintimidatingoneroustough

   反义词approachableeasymanageablesimpletrivial