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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 English
frightenother
=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.

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