daunting

'dɒ:ntiŋ

托福 Collins 1

s. discouraging through fear

a. 使人畏缩的

Collins 星级

8,477

BNC 频率

7,463

使用频率

daunting 源自动词 daunt，意思是“使沮丧、使畏惧”。词根 daunt 可以帮助理解这个词的含义。

例句

1. Starting a new job can be a daunting experience for many people.

开始一份新工作对许多人来说可能是一个令人畏惧的经历。

2. The thought of speaking in public often feels daunting to shy individuals.

对于害羞的人来说，公开演讲的想法常常让人感到畏惧。

3. Climbing the mountain seemed daunting, but she was determined to try.

攀登那座山看起来令人畏惧，但她决心去尝试。