Word · CEFR B2 · Frequency #3777
panic
/ˈpænɪk/
adjective
恐慌的；惊慌的；由恐惧引起的
sudden and overwhelming; caused by or relating to sudden fear
常作定语，如 panic attack（惊恐发作）
- 1.
Of fear, fright, etc: overwhelming or sudden.
(恐惧、惊吓等)压倒性的或突然的
- 2.
Pertaining to or resulting from overwhelming fear or fright.
与压倒性的恐惧或惊吓有关的,或由此引起的
(恐惧、惊吓等)压倒性的或突然的；与压倒性的恐惧或惊吓有关的,或由此引起的；惊慌的；没有理由的；恐慌的
In use
A panic fear gripped the passengers when the plane started to shake.
In a panic reaction, he pressed the emergency stop button.
The sudden noise caused a panic flight from the room.
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Learner notes
Grammar Note
仅作定语修饰名词，不作表语；表语意义用 panicked。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 3，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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