intimidating

ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪŋ

v make timid or fearful
v to compel or deter by or as if by threats
s discouraging through fear

vt. 恐吓, 威胁( intimidate的现在分词)

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intimidating 由前缀 in-（表示“使”）和词根 timid（意为“胆小的”）加上后缀 -ating（表示“使…”的动作）。整体意思是“使人感到胆怯的”。

例句

1. The teacher's strict rules can be intimidating for new students.

老师的严格规则对新学生来说可能会很令人畏惧。

2. Speaking in front of a large audience can be intimidating for many people.

在大庭广众面前讲话对很多人来说可能是令人生畏的。

3. The size of the mountain was intimidating, but we were determined to climb it.

山的规模令人畏惧，但我们决心要攀登它。