terrify
/ˈterɪfaɪ/ · /ˈterəfaɪ/
CEFR level B2Topic EmotionWord #4825 in the learning path
使极度害怕
Definitions
v. To make someone feel extremely frightened.
使极度害怕
Example
Sudden thunder can terrify our dog during summer storms.
夏季暴风雨中突如其来的雷声会让我们家的狗非常害怕。
Extreme weather events can terrify young children, making clear explanations and reassurance from adults especially important.
极端天气事件可能让幼童十分恐惧，因此成人的清楚解释和安慰尤为重要。
Collocations
- terrify someone
- be terrified of
- be terrified by
Word family
- terrified (adj.)
- terrifying (adj.)
- terror (n.)
Synonyms
- frighten
- scare
Antonyms
- reassure
Usage tip
及物动词；terrified形容人，terrifying形容吓人的事物。
FAQ
- What does terrify mean?
- To make someone feel extremely frightened.
- How is terrify pronounced?
- UK /ˈterɪfaɪ/, US /ˈterəfaɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
