consternation
US /ˌkɑːn.stɚˈneɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌkɒn.stəˈneɪ.ʃən/
名詞
驚愕, 驚惶失措
a feeling of anxiety, dismay, or confusion, typically at something unexpected
範例:
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To her consternation, her car wouldn't start.
令她驚愕的是，她的車發動不起來。
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The announcement caused consternation among the employees.
該公告在員工中引起了驚慌。