What does nightmare mean?

a frightening or deeply unpleasant dream an experience or situation that is extremely unpleasant or difficult

How is nightmare pronounced?

UK /ˈnaɪtmeə/, US /ˈnaɪtmer/.

/ˈnaɪtmeə/ · /ˈnaɪtmer/

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噩梦

n. a frightening or deeply unpleasant dream

噩梦

n. an experience or situation that is extremely unpleasant or difficult

极其糟糕的经历

I woke from a nightmare and switched on the lamp.

我从噩梦中惊醒，打开了灯。

Without reliable public transport, commuting can become a nightmare for people living outside major cities.

如果没有可靠的公共交通，通勤对住在大城市外围的人来说可能十分煎熬。

通常作可数名词；形容词形式为nightmarish。

What does nightmare mean?: a frightening or deeply unpleasant dream an experience or situation that is extremely unpleasant or difficult
How is nightmare pronounced?: UK /ˈnaɪtmeə/, US /ˈnaɪtmer/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.