英语词汇“horrifies”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

Example Sentences

The details of the crime horrified the nation. They were horrified by the movie's violence.

Recent Examples on the Web But the reasoning in play here should simply horrify people who believe in democracy.

Jason Linkins, The New Republic, 6 Aug. 2022 The videos and photos have gone viral, the latest images and stories from the brutal war in Ukraine to horrify the world.

Hanna Arhirova, ajc, 15 July 2022 The devastation is going to horrify Europe and North America.

Peter Bergen, CNN, 6 Mar. 2022 Her progressive ideas horrify the White status quo, but they’re welcomed by Motormouth Maybelle, who hosts the one show each month that a Black host and teen dancers are allowed on the air.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Nov. 2021 That will horrify some climate warriors in the U.S.

Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, 6 Nov. 2021 Its science-fiction stories are still sharp and clever with twists that surprise, delight and horrify.

Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2021 Its science-fiction stories are still sharp and clever with twists that surprise, delight and horrify.

Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

probably from horri(fic) + -fy

Note: Given the late appearance of the word, it is most likely not a borrowing from Latin horrificāre "to ruffle the surface of, frighten, terrify."

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	horrifies
释义	horrify verb hor·ri·fy ˈhȯr-ə-ˌfī ˈhär- horrified; horrifying transitive verb 1 : to cause to feel horror 2 : to fill with distaste : shock horrifyingly ˈhȯr-ə-ˌfī-iŋ-lē ˈhär- adverb Synonyms affright alarm alarum fright frighten panic scare scarify shock spook startle terrify terrorize See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The details of the crime horrified the nation. They were horrified by the movie's violence. Recent Examples on the Web But the reasoning in play here should simply horrify people who believe in democracy. Jason Linkins, The New Republic, 6 Aug. 2022 The videos and photos have gone viral, the latest images and stories from the brutal war in Ukraine to horrify the world. Hanna Arhirova, ajc, 15 July 2022 The devastation is going to horrify Europe and North America. Peter Bergen, CNN, 6 Mar. 2022 Her progressive ideas horrify the White status quo, but they’re welcomed by Motormouth Maybelle, who hosts the one show each month that a Black host and teen dancers are allowed on the air. San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Nov. 2021 That will horrify some climate warriors in the U.S. Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, 6 Nov. 2021 Its science-fiction stories are still sharp and clever with twists that surprise, delight and horrify. Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2021 Its science-fiction stories are still sharp and clever with twists that surprise, delight and horrify. Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2021 Its science-fiction stories are still sharp and clever with twists that surprise, delight and horrify. Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2021 See More Word History Etymology probably from horri(fic) + -fy Note: Given the late appearance of the word, it is most likely not a borrowing from Latin horrificāre "to ruffle the surface of, frighten, terrify." First Known Use 1791, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition horrify verb hor·ri·fy ˈhȯr-ə-ˌfī horrified; horrifying : to cause to feel great fear, dread, or shock horrifies verb present tense third-person singular of horrify as in frightens to strike with fear the old black-and-white psychological thriller still horrifies audiences Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance frightens terrifies scares startles shocks spooks terrorizes panics shakes appalls alarms scarifies frights affrights amazes dismays astounds appals distracts alarums makes one's flesh crawl gives one the creeps awes makes one's flesh creep jolts unsettles unnerves disturbs shakes up daunts worries disconcerts emasculates disquiets upsets distresses bowls over demoralizes perturbs discomforts undoes floors dispirits unmans chills discomposes unstrings psychs (out) Antonyms & Near Antonyms reassures assures cheers soothes comforts inspires encourages consoles heartens emboldens solaces steels See More
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