fearsome

• adj. 可怕的；害怕的；极大的

英文词源

fearsome (adj.)

"causing fear," 1768, from fear (n.) + -some (1). Occasionally used badly in the sense "timid," which ought to stick to fearful. Related: Fearsomely; fearsomeness.

双语例句

1. He had developed a fearsome reputation for intimidating people.

他曾因恐吓他人而令人闻风丧胆。

来自柯林斯例句

2. I drove for a while across this fearsome emptiness.

我开车开了好一阵穿过这片可怕的空旷之地。

来自柯林斯例句

3. Its fearsome appearance struck terror into their hearts.

它那可怕的样子使他们胆战心惊.

来自《简明英汉词典》

4. John had a fearsome sincerity.

约翰为人极为诚恳.

来自《现代英汉综合大词典》

5. Outside it was Luca Brasi whose reputation even then was fearsome.

一看,是路加-布拉西,这个人的名声在当时也是令人不寒而栗的.

来自教父部分