Word · Frequency #7683
horrified
/ˈhɔːrəˌfaɪd/
adjective
惊骇的；惊恐的；震惊的
核心释义
filled with fear, shock, or alarm; very surprised and upset
- 1.
感到恐惧的。
Struck with horror.
- 2.
感到恐惧的
stricken with horror
感到恐惧的。；感到恐惧的；惊骇的；带有恐怖感的
用法In use
The children were horrified when the lights suddenly went out.
用法提示：horrified作表语，描述主语感到惊恐的状态。
She was horrified to discover that her wallet was missing.
用法提示：horrified接不定式，表示因某事而感到惊恐。
We were horrified by the news of the accident.
用法提示：horrified by引出使人惊恐的事物。
be horrified at/by sth
She was horrified at the news.
她听到这个消息感到惊骇。
be horrified to do sth
He was horrified to see the damage.
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学习提示Learner notes
语法说明Grammar Note
常用作表语，后接at/by表示原因，或接不定式。
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