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单词 intimidating
释义
intimidating
(ɪntɪmɪdeɪtɪŋ )
adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
If you describe someone or something as intimidating, you mean that they are frightening and make people lose confidence.
He was a huge, intimidating figure.
Synonyms: frightening, alarming, terrifying, menacing  
Collocations:
intimidating atmosphere
They create an intimidating atmosphere that makes it difficult for away teams.
The Sun
I'd hope for a packed stadium and an intimidating atmosphere.
The Sun
It will be an intimidating atmosphere.
Times, Sunday Times
What was the most intimidating atmosphere you played in?
Times, Sunday Times
On top of that, you deprive your own players of playing in familiar surroundings, with an intimidating atmosphere for the opposition to contend with.
The Sun
intimidating manner
They said she behaved in an 'unacceptable and sometimes intimidating manner towards fellow housemates'.
The Sun
From that height, buses, lorries, taxis, people, all tower above in a rather intimidating manner.
Times, Sunday Times
It was an intimidating manner.
The Sun
The legislation tightened up harassment laws and made it a criminal offence to protest outside someone's house in an intimidating manner.
Times, Sunday Times
Her aloof, intimidating manner belies a dark secret.
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intimidating presence
He has an intimidating presence and makes the goal look small.
Times, Sunday Times
On stage and in person, he was an intimidating presence.
The Sun
He remains active in the ring, a slightly diminished but still intimidating presence.
Times, Sunday Times
Each time her stoic resolve, immense experience and intimidating presence across the net that can almost paralyse opponents in times of stress, has come to her rescue.
Times, Sunday Times
You also don't have the intimidating presence of a salesman sitting next to you trying to persuade you to buy the car on the spot.
The Sun
physically intimidating
He didn't resign when he was accused of physically intimidating staff.
The Sun
Rather than being the universal way of telling others that we feel cross, scientists now believe that the facial expression for anger evolved to make us appear more physically intimidating.
Times, Sunday Times
The speed of such bigger men makes for a more physically intimidating game.
Times, Sunday Times
Away fans often experience a welcome that may be perceived as hostile, and feel that the more physically intimidating stewards are specifically put in the away section.
Times, Sunday Times
All are typically used to enhance their physically intimidating presence.
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Translations:
Chinese: 令人惊恐的
Japanese: 怖い
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