"scared stiff" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 吓得不敢动
• 吓呆了

Definition

非常害怕，害怕到无法动弹或反应。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

非常口语化，多用于日常对话，形容极度害怕。有时搭配 'of' 使用（例如: 'scared stiff of snakes'）。不适合正式场合或描述轻微的害怕。

Examples

I was scared stiff during the thunderstorm.

暴风雨时我**吓得不敢动**。

She is scared stiff of heights.

她**吓得不敢靠近高处**。

The child was scared stiff by the loud noise.

孩子被巨响**吓呆了**。

I was scared stiff when I heard someone knocking late at night.

深夜听到敲门声时我**吓得不敢动**。

He stood there scared stiff, unable to move or speak.

他站在那里，**吓得不敢动**，一句话也说不出来。

If I saw a snake in my bed, I'd be scared stiff.

如果我在床上看到蛇，我会**吓呆了**。