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单词 daunt
释义
daunt
(dɔːnt )
Word forms: daunts , daunting , daunted
verb
If something daunts you, it makes you feel slightly afraid or worried about dealing with it.
...a gruelling journey that would have daunted a woman half her age. [VERB noun]
I'm somewhat daunted by the size of the task. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: discourage, alarm, shake, frighten  
daunted adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE]
It is hard to pick up such a book and not to feel a little daunted.
Synonyms: intimidated, alarmed, shaken, frightened  
Collocations:
daunted by the prospect of
Is she ever daunted by the prospect of following in such mighty rom-com footsteps?
Times, Sunday Times
I've always been daunted by the prospect of adding oversized pieces to my wardrobe, due to my 5ft height.
The Sun
Daunted by the prospect of cooking for the masses?
The Sun
But if you feel a bit daunted by the prospect of breaking away from taupe, remember the 60/30/ten rule.
The Sun
Is he daunted by the prospect of his global audience?
Times, Sunday Times
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