"recoil at the thought" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 一想到就退缩
• 一想到就发怵

Definition

对某个想法产生强烈负面情绪反应，感到极度不适或厌恶，以至于连想到都不愿意。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这个表达较正式或文学化，多用于书面语。当某事让人极度不适、厌恶或害怕时使用，而非普通讨厌。常见句型有 'recoil at the thought of...'。可以表达恐惧、厌恶或道德上的拒绝。

Examples

I recoil at the thought of eating insects.

我**一想到**吃昆虫就退缩。

Many people recoil at the thought of public speaking.

许多人**一想到**当众演讲就退缩。

She recoils at the thought of losing her pet.

她**一想到**失去宠物就难受。

He recoils at the thought of having to sit through another boring meeting.

他**一想到**还要再熬一场无聊的会议就受不了。

I recoil at the thought of moving back in with my parents as an adult.

我**一想到**成年后还要搬回去和父母住就难以接受。

Some people recoil at the thought of trying new foods, but I love it.

有些人**一想到**尝试新食物就退缩，但我很喜欢。