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Terrify Meaning in English

word

ˈtɛɹəˌfaɪ
TEH-ruh-fy
tˈɛɹɪfˌaɪ
TEH-ri-fy

释义

To make someone feel very scared or extremely afraid.

用法与细微差别

Strong, formal word; much stronger than 'scare' or 'frighten.' Often used in passive forms ('I was terrified'). Common with things like 'the thought', 'the noise', 'heights', or 'stories'. Not used for mild fear.

例句

Spiders terrify my little brother.

basic

The loud thunder terrified the dog.

basic

Ghost stories always terrify me at night.

basic

The idea of speaking in public absolutely terrifies her.

natural

I’m not easily terrified, but that movie gave me chills.

natural

He loves Halloween because he likes to terrify his friends.

natural