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单词 fearsome
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Long ago it must have seemed a fearsome predator.This man had the most fearsome reputation.He could hardly have picked a more fearsome opponent.You darkly feathered and fearsome creatures of the wind!His ability to evade capture has added to his fearsome reputation.At any moment you half expect a fearsome creature to stomp out of the swamp and ferns.Ahrendts comes with a slightly fearsome reputation.The resulting animal bore a close physical resemblance to its prehistoric ancestor with a temper to match its fearsome reputation.These fields are a fearsome sight.They become old friends, not fearsome monsters.It was a fearsome monster about 7ft long.He's part of a controversial conservation plan teaching cubs born in captivity to become fearsome predators.The Druids also had a fearsome reputation as magicians.As a result, there was obvious capital to be made from exhibiting mastery over such fearsome creatures.IT must have been a fearsome sight.Tiny insects become fearsome monsters.The fearsome creatures prove there's more to them than a mouthful of sharp teeth as their complex social lives are probed.When the fearsome imaginary creature makes a surprise appearance, the plucky rodent again uses brain over brawn to avoid a nasty end.A fearsome sight for England players with tiring legs.Forget Jaws, this is the real world of the fearsome predator.The taxman is the clubs' most fearsome opponent - forcing many to take drastic action just to survive.They are a wounded animal at the moment and, when animals are wounded, they can turn into fearsome predators.A fine serve and improving volleys, added to his agility and speed about the court, make him a fearsome opponent.

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fearsome

British English: fearsome ADJECTIVE
Fearsome is used to describe things that are frightening, for example because of their large size or extreme nature.
He had developed a fearsome reputation for intimidating people.
  • American English: fearsome
  • Brazilian Portuguese: temível
  • Chinese: 可怕的
  • European Spanish: temible
  • French: redoutable
  • German: furchterregend
  • Italian: spaventoso
  • Japanese: 恐るべき
  • Korean: 무시무시한
  • European Portuguese: temível
  • Latin American Spanish: temible

(adjective) 
Definition
terrible or frightening
a fearsome array of weapons
Synonyms
formidable
a formidable, well-trained, well-equipped fighting force
alarming
The disease has spread at an alarming rate.
frightening
The latest crime statistics are frightening.
awful (obsolete)
terrifying
one of the most terrifying diseases known to man
appalling
They have been living under the most appalling conditions.
horrifying
menacing
His bushy eyebrows gave his face a menacing look.
dismaying
awesome
the awesome responsibility of sending troops into combat
daunting
Occasionally I find the prospect daunting.
horrendous
The violence used was horrendous.
unnerving
hair-raising
hair-raising rides at funfairs
awe-inspiring
a museum with an awe-inspiring display of jewellery
baleful
He had a baleful look.
hellacious (US, slang)

Additional synonyms

in the sense of alarming
The disease has spread at an alarming rate.
Synonyms
frightening,
shocking,
scaring,
disturbing,
distressing,
terrifying,
appalling,
startling,
dreadful,
horrifying,
menacing,
intimidating,
dismaying,
scary (informal),
fearful,
daunting,
fearsome,
unnerving,
hair-raising,
bloodcurdling
in the sense of appalling
Definition
causing dismay, horror, or revulsion
They have been living under the most appalling conditions.
Synonyms
horrifying,
shocking (informal),
terrible,
alarming,
frightening,
scaring,
awful,
terrifying,
horrible,
grim,
dreadful,
intimidating,
dismaying,
horrific,
fearful (informal),
daunting,
dire,
astounding,
ghastly,
hideous,
shameful,
harrowing,
vile,
unnerving,
petrifying,
horrid,
unspeakable,
frightful,
nightmarish,
abominable,
disheartening,
godawful (slang),
hellacious (US, slang),
from hell (informal)
in the sense of awe-inspiring
a museum with an awe-inspiring display of jewellery
Synonyms
impressive,
striking,
wonderful,
amazing,
stunning (informal),
magnificent,
astonishing,
intimidating,
awesome,
daunting,
breathtaking,
eye-popping (informal),
fearsome,
wondrous (archaic, literary),
jaw-dropping,
gee-whizz (slang)

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