intimidating

• 形容某人或某事物令人感到害怕、紧张或缺乏自信。

Describes someone or something that causes a feeling of fear, nervousness, or lack of confidence.

1. Causing fear or nervousnessB2formal

   Making someone feel frightened, nervous, or less confident, often due to perceived power, size, or difficulty.

   令人畏惧的

   • The tall, stern-looking teacher was very intimidating.
   • The prospect of giving a speech to a large audience can be intimidating.
   • His intimidating stare made her look away.

   同义词alarmingdauntingdisconcertingfearsomeformidablefrighteningmenacingscaryterrifyingthreateningunnerving

   反义词approachablecomfortingencouragingfriendlyinvitingreassuringwelcoming

2. Seemingly difficult or overwhelmingB2informal

   Appearing so difficult or complex that it discourages effort.

   望而生畏

   • The first chapter of the textbook was quite intimidating.
   • Learning a new language can feel intimidating at first.
   • The size of the project was intimidating for the new team.

   同义词dauntingdiscouragingforbiddingformidableoverwhelming

   反义词approachableeasyencouraginginvitingmanageablesimple

• 动词，指通过威胁、恐吓或施压使他人害怕，从而迫使对方服从或做某事。

A verb used to indicate the act of frightening or threatening someone, usually to make them do what you want.

1. Frighten or threatenB2formal

   To make someone feel frightened or nervous, especially to force them into doing something.

   恐吓

   • The bully tried to intimidate the younger students.
   • She felt intimidated by the large crowd at the interview.
   • They used threats to intimidate the witness into silence.

   同义词browbeatbullycowdauntfrightenmenaceoverawescareterrifythreaten

   反义词comfortemboldenencouragereassure

2. Overawe or dauntB2formal

   To make someone feel less confident or less likely to do something by being impressive or powerful.

   威慑

   • The size of the task intimidated him at first.
   • Her reputation as an expert intimidated the other candidates.
   • Don't let the complexity of the project intimidate you.

   同义词browbeatbullycowdauntdeterdisheartendismayfrightenoverawescareunnerve

   反义词comfortemboldenencourageinspirereassure