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单词 terrify
释义 ter·ri·fy
\ˈterəˌfī\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-es)
Etymology: Latin terrificare, from terrificus terrific
1.
 a. : to fill with terror : frighten greatly
  < sermons … providing a sanction for other men to terrify the imaginations of ill-balanced persons — V.L.Parrington >
  < the prospect of nuclear warfare terrifies the population >
 b. : to drive or impel by menacing : scare
  < the gunman's threats terrify her into handing over the money >
 c. : deter, intimidate
  < book … so technical as to terrify the average reader — Anthony Boucher >
  < museums and galleries terrify us — Clive Bell >
2. dialect Britain : to cause trouble to : harass, torment
Synonyms: see frighten
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