| 释义 |
daunt
I. \ˈdȯnt, -ä-, -ȧ-\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English daunten (also, to tame), from Old French danter, alteration (probably influenced by Old French dangier power, jurisdiction) of donter, from Latin domitare to tame, from domitus, past participle of domare to tame, conquer — more at danger, tame
1. now dialect : to get the better of : conquer, subdue
2. : to sap the courage of and subdue through fear : discourage, intimidate
< obstacles that would have daunted a man of less intrepid mind — Adeline Adams >
Synonyms: see dismay
II. \“, -a-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English, from daunten, v.
now dialect England : discouragement |