frightened

• 形容因受到惊吓或感到危险而害怕、恐惧的状态。

Describes a state of being afraid or scared.

1. Afraid or scaredA2formal

   Feeling fear or anxiety about something.

   害怕的

   • She was frightened by the loud noise.
   • The child looked frightened during the thunderstorm.
   • He felt frightened when he saw the snake.

   同义词afraidalarmedanxiousapprehensivefearfulhorrifiednervouspanickyscaredterrified

   反义词bravecalmconfidentcourageousfearless

2. Worried or anxiousB1informal

   Feeling nervous or uneasy about a potential outcome.

   担忧的

   • I'm frightened of failing the exam.
   • They were frightened about the surgery.
   • She was too frightened to speak in front of the crowd.

   同义词anxiousapprehensiveconcernednervoustroubleduneasyworried

   反义词calmcomposedunconcernedunworried

• 动词，表示使某人感到害怕、恐惧或惊恐。

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to feel fear, alarm, or sudden terror.

1. Cause fearA2formal

   To make someone feel afraid or scared.

   使害怕

   • The loud noise frightened the children.
   • He was frightened by the sudden appearance of a stranger.
   • The horror movie frightened her so much she couldn't sleep.

   同义词alarmdauntintimidatepanicpetrifyscareshockstartleterrifyunnerve

   反义词calmcomfortreassuresoothe

2. Intimidate or threatenB1informal

   To make someone feel nervous or worried, often to influence their actions.

   恐吓

   • The bully tried to frighten the younger students.
   • She was frightened into staying quiet about the incident.
   • Don't let his aggressive tone frighten you into agreeing.

   同义词browbeatbullycowdauntintimidatemenacescarethreaten

   反义词calmcomfortencouragereassuresoothe

短语动词变体frighten awayfrighten off