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

consternationconsternation /ˌkɑnstɚˈneɪʃən/ noun [uncountable]

ETYMOLOGYconsternation

Origin: 1600-1700 French Latin, from consternare to frighten, from consternere to scatter, throw down, from com- ( ➔ COM-) + sternere to spread out

COLLOCATIONS► caused consternation

The attack has caused consternation among Western leaders.

► much to the consternation of

A new power station is being built, much to the consternation of environmental groups.

a feeling of shock or worry that makes it difficult to decide what to do: The attack has caused consternation among Western leaders. A new power station is being built, much to the consternation of environmental groups.

单词	consternation
释义	consternationconsternation /ˌkɑnstɚˈneɪʃən/ noun [uncountable] Etymology ETYMOLOGYconsternation Origin: 1600-1700 French Latin, from consternare to frighten, from consternere to scatter, throw down, from com- ( ➔ COM-) + sternere to spread out Collocations COLLOCATIONS► caused consternation The attack has caused consternation among Western leaders. ► much to the consternation of A new power station is being built, much to the consternation of environmental groups. a feeling of shock or worry that makes it difficult to decide what to do: The attack has caused consternation among Western leaders. A new power station is being built, much to the consternation of environmental groups.
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