frighten
UK/'fraitn/US
NGSL 3kA2
Definitions
v.
To cause someone to feel fear or alarm; to become scared.
使害怕，使惊吓；感到恐惧
Root Breakdown
Native Englishfrightenother
=frighten
Common Collocations
- 1.frighten [someone/away/easily]吓唬某人/赶走/容易被吓唬
- 2.[easily] frightened容易被吓唬的
Example Sentences
- 1.
The sudden noise frightened the cat, causing it to hide under the bed.
- 2.
Don't try to frighten your little sister with those scary stories.