aghast

ә'gɑ:st

托福GRE

s. struck with fear, dread, or consternation

a. 惊骇的, 吓呆的

15,561

BNC 频率

17,120

使用频率

aghast 没有明显的词根和词缀，但可以联想到它的词源来自古英语，意为“震惊的”，理解其来源有助于记忆其含义。

例句

1. She was aghast when she saw the damage caused by the storm.

当她看到风暴造成的损害时，她感到震惊。

2. The students were aghast at the teacher's unexpected announcement.

学生们对老师的意外宣布感到震惊。

3. He stood aghast as the car sped past him without stopping.

他目瞪口呆地看着那辆车飞速驶过而没有停下。