horror
/ˈhɒrə/ · /ˈhɔːrər/
CEFR level B1Topic EmotionWord #2910 in the learning path
惊恐；震惊；厌恶
Definitions
n. a strong feeling of fear, shock, or disgust
惊恐；震惊；厌恶
n. a type of fiction intended to frighten its audience
恐怖作品类型
Example
She watched in horror as her laptop fell downstairs.
她惊恐地看着自己的笔记本电脑掉下楼梯。
Horror films often use music and lighting to create tension rather than relying entirely on frightening images.
恐怖电影常用音乐和灯光制造紧张气氛，而非完全依赖吓人的画面。
Collocations
- in horror
- a horror film
- a sense of horror
Word family
- horrify (v.)
- horrified (adj.)
- horrifying (adj.)
- horrific (adj.)
Synonyms
- terror
- dread
Usage tip
情绪义通常不可数；in horror表示惊恐地。
FAQ
- What does horror mean?
- a strong feeling of fear, shock, or disgust a type of fiction intended to frighten its audience
- How is horror pronounced?
- UK /ˈhɒrə/, US /ˈhɔːrər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
