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

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Wonder what the seemingly dissimilar words prostrate ("stretched out with face on the ground"), stratum ("layer"), and stratus ("a low cloud form extending over a large area") have in common with consternation? They are all thought to share the Latin ancestor sternere, meaning "to spread" or "to strike or throw down." Much to our consternation, we cannot make that sentence definitive: while prostrate, stratum, and stratus are clearly the offspring of sternere, etymologists will only go so far as to say that consternation comes from Latin consternare—and that they have a strong suspicion that consternare is another descendent of sternere.

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The fact that the exact depth was recorded on the bottles was the source of considerable consternation among the admirals presiding over the Navy inquiry last week. The depth an attack sub can reach is supposed to be classified … .

Karen Breslau et al., Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2001 In the grimy market-places where so-called friendly intelligence services do their trading, tip-offs, like money, are laundered in all sorts of ways … . They can be blown up so as to cause consternation or tempered to encourage complacency.

John le Carré, Granta 35, Spring 1991 The King was relaxing; his face had softened. Awful, to have to banish this hard-earned peace, burden him with a fresh worry. But better he should hear it from his loyalest baron, his own brother, than have the news blurted out to him by some idiot agent avid to cause a maximum of consternation.

Colleen McCullough, The First Man in Rome, 1990 The candidate caused consternation among his supporters by changing positions on a key issue. Much to her parents' consternation, she had decided to not go to college.

Recent Examples on the Web The artery, which slices through the Amazon to the steamy city of Manaus, is to be paved, Mr. Bolsonaro has pledged, much to the consternation of environmentalists.

Samantha Pearson, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 The Atlanta Hawks have moved to even more of a backcourt-driving approach, perhaps to the consternation of John Collins.

Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2022 But that didn't come without some consternation: Hundreds of the delegates and guests at the Michigan Republican Party Nominating Convention repeatedly booed Michigan GOP Party Chairman Ron Weiser.

Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press, 28 Aug. 2022 From swing to hip-hop, what’s popular in music has always provoked consternation among the previous generation.

James Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2022 Despite that consternation, Republican Sens. Rob Portman of Ohio and Todd Young of Indiana attended Tuesday's bill signing.

Gabe Ferris, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2022 The disappointment from the Trojans’ 4-8 record last season and the lingering consternation that defined the final years of the Clay Helton era have disappeared.

Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2022 For all of the consternation of NBA Commissioner Adam Silver at his media session in Las Vegas about players demanding trades, perhaps there is a greater concern at play.

Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2022 The question of who was getting pardons, and for what, was a source of enormous consternation in the final days of the Trump White House.

New York Times, 24 June 2022 See More

单词	consternation
释义	consternation noun con·ster·na·tion ˌkän(t)-stər-ˈnā-shən : amazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion the two … stared at each other in consternation, and neither knew what to do Pearl Buck Did you know? Wonder what the seemingly dissimilar words prostrate ("stretched out with face on the ground"), stratum ("layer"), and stratus ("a low cloud form extending over a large area") have in common with consternation? They are all thought to share the Latin ancestor sternere, meaning "to spread" or "to strike or throw down." Much to our consternation, we cannot make that sentence definitive: while prostrate, stratum, and stratus are clearly the offspring of sternere, etymologists will only go so far as to say that consternation comes from Latin consternare—and that they have a strong suspicion that consternare is another descendent of sternere. Example Sentences The fact that the exact depth was recorded on the bottles was the source of considerable consternation among the admirals presiding over the Navy inquiry last week. The depth an attack sub can reach is supposed to be classified … . Karen Breslau et al., Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2001 In the grimy market-places where so-called friendly intelligence services do their trading, tip-offs, like money, are laundered in all sorts of ways … . They can be blown up so as to cause consternation or tempered to encourage complacency. John le Carré, Granta 35, Spring 1991 The King was relaxing; his face had softened. Awful, to have to banish this hard-earned peace, burden him with a fresh worry. But better he should hear it from his loyalest baron, his own brother, than have the news blurted out to him by some idiot agent avid to cause a maximum of consternation. Colleen McCullough, The First Man in Rome, 1990 The candidate caused consternation among his supporters by changing positions on a key issue. Much to her parents' consternation, she had decided to not go to college. Recent Examples on the Web The artery, which slices through the Amazon to the steamy city of Manaus, is to be paved, Mr. Bolsonaro has pledged, much to the consternation of environmentalists. Samantha Pearson, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 The Atlanta Hawks have moved to even more of a backcourt-driving approach, perhaps to the consternation of John Collins. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2022 But that didn't come without some consternation: Hundreds of the delegates and guests at the Michigan Republican Party Nominating Convention repeatedly booed Michigan GOP Party Chairman Ron Weiser. Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press, 28 Aug. 2022 From swing to hip-hop, what’s popular in music has always provoked consternation among the previous generation. James Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2022 Despite that consternation, Republican Sens. Rob Portman of Ohio and Todd Young of Indiana attended Tuesday's bill signing. Gabe Ferris, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2022 The disappointment from the Trojans’ 4-8 record last season and the lingering consternation that defined the final years of the Clay Helton era have disappeared. Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2022 For all of the consternation of NBA Commissioner Adam Silver at his media session in Las Vegas about players demanding trades, perhaps there is a greater concern at play. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2022 The question of who was getting pardons, and for what, was a source of enormous consternation in the final days of the Trump White House. New York Times, 24 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology French or Latin; French, from Latin consternation-, consternatio, from consternare to throw into confusion, from com- + -sternare, probably from sternere to spread, strike down — more at strew First Known Use 1604, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition consternation noun con·ster·na·tion ˌkän-stər-ˈnā-shən : a strong feeling of surprise or sudden disappointment that causes confusion But then Dopey Lekisch called out in consternation, "The messenger himself will trample the treasure." Isaac Bashevis Singer, Zlateh the Goat and Other Stories consternation noun as in dismay formal a strong feeling of surprise or sudden disappointment that causes confusion The candidate caused consternation among his supporters by changing positions on a key issue. Much to her parents' consternation, she had decided to not go to college. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance dismay panic tension unease distress concern anxiety discomfort anguish concernment discomposure desperation alarm fear agitation disturbance uneasiness disquietude nervousness worry jumpiness disquiet agita apprehension anxiousness tremor solicitude hand-wringing apprehensiveness jitters edginess franticness perturbation distraction angst desperateness stress nervosity uncertainty vexation fearfulness alarum upset doubt strain sweat torment incertitude dread care misgiving suspense compunction foreboding presentiment qualm cold feet scruple Antonyms & Near Antonyms ease contentment tranquility peace relief placidity calmness easiness tranquillity quietude serenity peacefulness content placidness calm consolation quiet solace comfort sereneness unconcern tranquilness See More
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