frighten
/ˈfraɪtən/
CEFR level B1Topic EmotionWord #2710 in the learning path
使害怕；吓唬
Definitions
v. To make someone feel afraid.
使害怕；吓唬
Example
Sudden loud noises can frighten our new puppy.
突然的巨响会吓到我们新养的小狗。
Alarming news reports may frighten children, so adults should explain difficult events in an appropriate way.
令人不安的新闻报道可能吓到儿童，因此成人应以恰当的方式解释复杂事件。
Collocations
- frighten someone away
- frighten someone into doing
- frighten someone to death
Word family
- fright (n.)
- frightened (adj.)
- frightening (adj.)
Synonyms
- scare
- alarm
Antonyms
- reassure
Usage tip
frightened指感到害怕的；frightening指令人害怕的。
FAQ
- What does frighten mean?
- To make someone feel afraid.
- How is frighten pronounced?
- UK /ˈfraɪtən/, US /ˈfraɪtən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
