frightening
翻譯
可怕的, 令人恐懼的
例句
It was a frightening experience.
那是一次可怕的經歷。
The film was very frightening.
這部電影非常嚇人。
文法模式
((sth.)) is frightening ((某物))是可怕的 The loud noise was frightening.
近義詞
Synonyms: scary, terrifying, alarming; Antonyms: reassuring, comforting
詞源
源自於動詞「frighten」(使驚嚇),其源頭是古英語「fyrhtan」(恐嚇)。後綴「-ing」構成了形容詞。
記憶技巧
想像一個「fright」(驚嚇)正在發生(happen-ing),這個情景就是「frightening」(可怕的)。