appalThese words all mean to surprise and upset sb very much.以上各词均含使人震惊、惊愕之义。
[often passive] to surprise sb, usually in a way that upsets them指使震惊、使惊愕：
We were all shocked at the news of his death.
听到他的死讯，我们都感到震惊。
to shock and upset sb very much指使大为震惊、使惊骇：
The brutality of the crime has appalled the public.
罪行之残暴使公众大为震惊。
to make sb feel extremely shocked, upset or frightened指使惊吓、使惊恐、恐吓：
The whole country was horrified by the killings.
全国都对这些凶杀案感到大为震惊。
to make sb feel shocked and almost ill because sth is so unpleasant指使作呕、使厌恶、使反感：
The level of violence in the movie really disgusted me.
影片中的暴力程度实在让我反感。
( BrE ) to make sb feel very shocked, angry and almost ill because sth is so unpleasant指使大为震惊、使愤怒、使作呕：
The public is becoming sickened by these images of violence and death.
公众看到这些充满暴力和死亡的画面大为震惊。
[often passive] ( rather formal ) to make sb feel rather disgusted指使恶心、使厌恶：
I was repelled by the smell of drink on his breath.
他呼吸中的酒精气味让我恶心。
to make sb feel disgusted指使恶心、使厌恶：
All the violence in the movie revolted me.
电影里的各种暴力场面令我非常反感。
Disgust and revolt are stronger than repel , especially when the reason is moral, not physical. You might be repelled by sb's opinions or personal qualities, but if these opinions or qualities lead to action, repel may not be strong enough. |
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- fill with apprehension or alarm;cause to be unpleasantly surprised
- I was horrified at the thought of being late for my interview
- The news of the executions horrified us
- Synonym: dismay alarm appall horrify
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- strike with disgust or revulsion
- The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends
- Synonym: shock offend scandalize scandalise appall outrage
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It appalled me that they could simply ignore the problem .
他们竟然对问题置之不理，令我非常诧异。
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Nothing will change as long as the workers continue to accept these appalling conditions .
只要工人继续容忍这种恶劣的劳动条件，情况就不会有任何改变。
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The idea of sharing a room appalled her .
合住一个房间的想法使她惊骇。
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The country is notorious for its appalling prison conditions .
这个国家因监狱状况恶劣而臭名远扬。
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We watched appalled as the child ran in front of the car .
小孩在汽车前面跑过，我们看得心惊胆战。
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The bus service is appalling now .
现在公共汽车服务很差。
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The prisoners were living in appalling conditions .
囚犯的居住条件极为恶劣。
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They were appalled at the waste of recyclable material .
他们憎恶有人浪费可回收材料。
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To be blunt , your work is appalling .
坦率地说，你的活干得糟透了。
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The brutality of the crime has appalled the public .
罪行之残暴使公众大为震惊。
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His grammar is appalling .
他运用语言的能力糟透了。
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' I can 't do that ! ' she gasped , appalled at the very idea .
“那事我可不能干！”她一听到这个想法便吃惊地倒抽着冷气。
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They have been living under the most appalling conditions for two months .
他们已经在恶劣不堪的条件下生活两个月了。
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She 's made it obvious that she 's appalled by me
她坦言被我吓着了。
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People are living in appalling conditions
人们的居住条件极其恶劣。
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She said that the Americans are appalled at the statements made at the conference
她说美国人对会上所作的陈述感到震惊。
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My wife now looks like her mother , which appals me .
我老婆现在看着就跟丈母娘似的，可吓人了。
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He felt appalled by the whole idea of marriage so we broke up .
他被结婚的想法吓住了，因此我们分了手。
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He was appalled to discover members of the board fighting damaging personal battles .
他惊恐地发现董事会成员正在进行你死我活的私人争斗。
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The manners of many doctors were appalling
许多医生态度恶劣。
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The prospect of waiting around just twiddling his thumbs was appalling
想到将要无所事事，他就非常害怕。
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We are all , of course , appalled that such items are still on sale in the shops .
我们当然对这些物品竟然还在商店里出售表示震惊。
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I am appalled that children can mount up debts unbeknown to their parents
让我深感震惊的是，孩子们竟会背着父母欠债累累。
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Her dress sense is appalling .
她穿衣打扮的品位实在糟透了。
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I developed an appalling headache .
我头痛欲裂。
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The suffering of other people appals me
人们的苦难让我无比震惊。
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The virulence of the caf é owner 's anger had appalled her .
咖啡店老板怒气冲天，充满敌意，把她吓坏了。
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Sanitary conditions are appalling
卫生条件之差令人震惊。
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' It 's appalling . ' — ' It is . I agree . '
“真是骇人听闻。”——“嗯，我同意。”
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Helicopters fly in appalling weather to succour shipwrecked mariners .
直升机在恶劣的天气条件下起飞前去援救遇难的船员。