Word
affright
/əˈfrait/
noun
惊恐；惊骇
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
- 1.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
极度恐惧和焦虑的感觉
极度恐惧和焦虑的感觉；恐怖
In use
The sudden storm filled the sailors with affright.
In the dark forest, a sense of affright crept over her.
The old tale of ghosts caused affright among the children.
Connections
Word family
- affrights
- third person singular
- affrighted
- past, past participle
- affrighting
- present participle
Learner notes
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