"consternation" in Chinese (Simplified)
惊愕惊恐
Definition
一种强烈的惊讶、恐惧或困惑的感觉,通常因为发生了意外或令人担忧的事情。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
'Consternation' 属于正式用语,多用于书面或正式场合。只用于负面惊讶,不表示愉快的惊喜。常见搭配有“充满惊愕的表情”。
Examples
The teacher's sudden announcement filled the class with consternation.
老师突然的宣布让全班充满了**惊愕**。
He stared in consternation at the broken window.
他带着**惊愕**盯着破碎的窗户。
News of the accident caused widespread consternation.
事故的消息引起了广泛的**惊愕**。
To my consternation, my phone had completely disappeared.
令我**惊愕**的是,我的手机完全不见了。
She watched in consternation as the documents blew out the window.
她**惊愕**地看着文件被风吹出了窗外。
Much to everyone's consternation, the power went out right before the big game.
让大家都**惊愕**的是,比赛开始前突然停电了。