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nightmare

UK/'naitmєә/US
IELTSGREB2

Definitions

n.

A frightening dream; any terrifying or very unpleasant experience or situation

噩梦;可怕的经历或处境

Root Breakdown

Native English
nightmareother
=nightmare

Common Collocations

  • 1.bad nightmare噩梦
  • 2.worst nightmare最坏的噩梦
  • 3.recurring nightmare反复出现的噩梦

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    After the bad nightmare, she struggled to fall back asleep.

  • 2.

    His worst nightmare came true when the deal fell through.

  • 3.

    The recurring nightmare troubled her for months.

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