Definitions
v. Feel very worried about something unpleasant that may happen.
害怕；担忧
n. Strong fear or worry about something that may happen.
恐惧；忧虑
Example
I dread driving on icy roads after dark.
我很害怕天黑后在结冰的道路上开车。
Many employees dread losing their jobs when new technologies begin to replace familiar tasks in the workplace.
当新技术开始取代工作中的常规任务时，许多员工担心失去工作。
Collocations
- dread doing something
- a sense of dread
- fill someone with dread
Word family
- dreadful (adj.)
- dreadfully (adv.)
- dreaded (adj.)
Synonyms
- fear
Usage tip
表示害怕做某事通常用 dread doing。
FAQ
- What does dread mean?
- Feel very worried about something unpleasant that may happen. Strong fear or worry about something that may happen.
- How is dread pronounced?
- UK /dred/, US /dred/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
