音标:['dɒ:ntiŋ] ; 柯林斯词典等级:1 级;
a. 使人畏缩的
s. discouraging through fear

考试类型:[托福]
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daunting的用法和样例:

例句

用作形容词(adj.)
  1. The prospect of meeting the President is quite daunting.一想到要会见总统就足以令人心悸。
  2. The trip seemed rather daunting for a young girl.对一个小女孩来说,这个旅途似乎相当令人畏惧。
  3. The new governor says he has a daunting job ahead.这位新市长称在他面前是一份艰巨的工作。

词汇搭配

  • daunt使 ... 胆怯
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