frightful
US /ˈfraɪt.fəl/
UK /ˈfraɪt.fəl/
形容词
1.
可怕的, 糟糕的, 令人震惊的
very unpleasant, bad, or shocking
示例:
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The weather was frightful, with heavy rain and strong winds.
天气糟糕透了，大雨倾盆，狂风大作。
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She made a frightful mistake on her exam.
她在考试中犯了一个可怕的错误。
2.
吓人的, 令人恐惧的
causing fear or alarm
示例:
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The ghost story was truly frightful.
那个鬼故事真是吓人。
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We heard a frightful scream from the abandoned house.
我们从废弃的房子里听到一声可怕的尖叫。