frightening
英 /ˈfraɪtənɪŋ/ 美 /ˈfraɪtənɪŋ/
- adj. 令人害怕的；骇人的Making someone feel afraid.
The sudden thunder was frightening, but our dog stayed calm.
突然响起的雷声很吓人，但我们的狗依然很镇定。
Experiencing a major flood can be frightening, especially for children who have never faced a natural disaster.
遭遇大洪水可能令人恐惧，尤其是对从未经历过自然灾害的儿童而言。
搭配
frightening experience 可怕的经历frightening thought 令人害怕的想法frightening prospect 令人担忧的前景
辨析提示
frightening指事物吓人；frightened指人感到害怕。
词族
frighten (v.)、frightened (adj.)、fright (n.)、frighteningly (adv.)
近义 scary、terrifying
反义 reassuring
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