frightening

• 形容某事物使人感到害怕、恐惧或不安。

Describes something that causes fear or alarm.

1. Causing fear or terrorA2formal

   Something that makes you feel afraid, scared, or terrified.

   可怕的

   • The horror movie was so frightening that I couldn't sleep.
   • Walking alone in the dark alley was a frightening experience.
   • The sudden loud noise was quite frightening for the children.

   同义词alarmingappallingdreadfulfearsomeformidableghastlyhair-raisinghorrifyingintimidatingmenacingpetrifyingscaryshockingterrifying

   反义词calmingcomfortingreassuringsoothing

2. Intimidating or alarmingB1formal

   Causing a feeling of worry or unease due to potential danger or difficulty.

   可怕的

   • The thought of the exam was frightening for the students.
   • The storm was so frightening that they hid in the basement.
   • It is frightening to think about the consequences of climate change.

   同义词alarmingdauntingfearsomeformidableintimidatingmenacingscaryterrifyingthreateningunnerving

   反义词calmingcomfortingreassuring

• 指使人感到害怕或焦虑的行为或过程；也可指令人恐惧的事物。

A noun referring to the act or process of causing fear or alarm in someone.

不可数

1. Act of inspiring fearB2formal

   The action or process of causing someone to feel afraid or terrified.

   恐吓

   • The frightening of the villagers by the wild animal was a serious concern.
   • The movie relied on the frightening of its audience through sudden noises.
   • The constant frightening of the child by his older brother was not acceptable.

   同义词alarmingdauntingintimidationterrifyingunnerving

   反义词comfortreassurance

• 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