horror-movie
UK/'hɒrə-'mu:vi/US
Definitions
n.
A film made to frighten, often with supernatural or violent themes
恐怖电影，恐怖片
Root Breakdown
Native Englishhorrorroot
+
movieroot
=horror-movie
horror + movie = 'a movie meant to horrify.' A transparent genre compound.
Common Collocations
- 1.classic horror-movie经典恐怖片
- 2.horror-movie fan恐怖片影迷
Example Sentences
- 1.
I can't sleep after watching a horror-movie.
- 2.
Classic horror-movies still scare new audiences.