terrify
UK/'terifai/US
IELTSTOEFLA2
Definitions
v.
To fill someone with extreme fear; to frighten greatly
使极度恐惧，吓坏
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedterr- (fear) + -ify (to make) = to make someone feel terror. Stronger than 'frighten' or 'scare' — it implies overwhelming, not mild, fear.
Root terrere still carries 8 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.terrify someone把某人吓坏
- 2.absolutely terrify彻底吓倒
- 3.terrified of害怕……
Example Sentences
- 1.
The thought of public speaking terrifies him.
- 2.
The loud thunder terrified the small children.