Word · Frequency #13877
dreaded
/ˈdredɪd/
adjective
令人畏惧的，可怕的
核心释义
causing fear or dread; terrible
- 1.
引起恐惧、害怕或恐怖
Causing fear, dread, or terror.
- 2.
留有或佩戴脏辫
Having or wearing dreadlocks.
引起恐惧、害怕或恐怖；留有或佩戴脏辫；令人畏惧的；可怕的
用法In use
The dreaded exam is finally over.
用法提示：作为形容词，修饰名词exam，表示‘令人畏惧的’。
She had to attend the dreaded family reunion.
用法提示：作为形容词，修饰名词reunion，表示‘令人畏惧的’。
He received a dreaded phone call from the hospital.
用法提示：作为形容词，修饰名词phone call，表示‘令人畏惧的’。
the dreaded + noun
He finally faced the dreaded exam.
他终于面对了那场令人恐惧的考试。
be dreaded by sb
The disease is dreaded by many.
这种疾病被许多人畏惧。
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用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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