"dreading" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 害怕
• 擔心

Definition

對將要發生或可能發生的事情感到非常擔心或害怕。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

“Dreading” 多用於口語，指很想避免將來的某件事（如 'dreading Monday', 'dreading the exam'）。常表達焦慮而非真正的恐懼。不要和 "fear" 混淆，"fear" 意思更廣泛。

Examples

I'm dreading my dentist appointment tomorrow.

我**害怕**明天要去看牙醫。

She is dreading the final exam next week.

她**害怕**下週的期末考。

The children are dreading getting their shots.

孩子們**害怕**打針。

Honestly, I'm dreading going back to work after the holidays.

說真的，假期結束後要回去上班我真的**很害怕**。

Most people are dreading tax season.

大多數人**害怕**報稅季。

I've been dreading this conversation all week.

我整個星期都在**擔心**這場談話。