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单词 appall
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
ap•pall or ap•pal /əˈpɔl/USA pronunciation   v. [~ + object], -palled, -pall•ing. 
  1. to fill or overcome with horror, shock, or fear;
    dismay greatly:The terrible fire appalled the neighbors.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
ap•pall  (ə pôl),USA pronunciation v.t. 
  1. to fill or overcome with horror, consternation, or fear;
    dismay:He was appalled by the damage from the fire. I am appalled at your mistakes.Also, appal. 
  • Middle French ap(p)allir to grow or make pale, equivalent. to a- a-5 + pal(l)ir in same sense; see pale1
  • Middle English 1275–1325
    horrify, daunt. See frighten. 

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
ap•pal  (ə pôl),USA pronunciation v.t., -palled, -pal•ling. 
  1. appall.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
appal, US appall /əˈpɔːl/ vb ( -pals, -palling, -palled, US -palls, -palling, -palled)
  1. (transitive) to fill with horror; shock or dismay
Etymology: 14th Century: from Old French appalir to turn pale
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