formidable

美 [ˈfɔːrmɪdəbl]英 [fəˈmɪdəbl]
  • adj.可怕的;令人敬畏的;难对付的

派生词: formidably adv.

formidableformidable

adj.

可怕的;令人敬畏的;难对付的
if people, things or situations are formidable , you feel fear and/or respect for them, because they are impressive or powerful, or because they seem very difficult

In debate he was a formidable opponent.

在辩论中他是位难应付的对手。

She has a formidable list of qualifications.

她有一长串令人敬畏的资历。

The two players together make a formidable combination.

这两个队员配对儿,难以对付。

The task was a formidable one.

这任务非常艰巨。

They had to overcome formidable obstacles.

他们得克服重重障碍。

formidable

频次

  • 1
    ADJ-GRADED 可怕的;令人惊叹的;艰巨的
    If you describe something or someone as formidable, you mean that you feel slightly frightened by them because they are very great or impressive.

    We have a formidable task ahead of us...

    我们面临着一项艰巨的任务。

  • Sofia was attractive and formidably intelligent.

    索菲娅很有魅力,而且才智过人。

adj

1
inspiring fear
the formidable prospect of major surgery
a tougher and more redoubtable adversary than the heel-clicking, jackbooted fanatic"- G.H.Johnsto
something unnerving and prisonlike about high grey wall
Synonym: redoubtable unnerving
2
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
a formidable opponent
the challenge was formidable
had a formidable array of compositions to his credit
the formidable army of brains at the Prime Minister's disposal

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  1. His formidable look frightened her .

    他可怕的神色吓坏了她。

  2. Presently a new and formidable danger threatened our life .

    不久,一种新的可怕的危险又威胁着我们的生存。

  3. The two players together make a formidable combination .

    这两个队员配对儿,难以对付。

  4. The task was a formidable one .

    这任务非常艰巨。

  5. She was one of the most formidable intellects of her time .

    她是当时的一名盖世英才。

  6. She has a formidable list of qualifications .

    她有一长串令人敬畏的资历。

  7. They had to overcome formidable obstacles .

    他们得克服重重障碍。

  8. In debate he was a formidable opponent .

    在辩论中他是位难应付的对手。

  9. She looked every bit as formidable as her mother .

    她看上去和她母亲一样,令人望而生畏。

  10. We have a formidable task ahead of us

    我们面临着一项艰巨的任务。

  11. Marsalis has a formidable reputation in both jazz and classical music

    马萨利斯在爵士乐和古典音乐领域都有极高的声望。

  12. Spain ran England ragged early on but goalkeeper Ian Walker proved a formidable barrier .

    西班牙队先是猛烈进攻,使英格兰队疲于奔命,但守门员伊恩·沃克防守甚严。

  13. He remained a formidable opponent

    他依然是一个令人敬畏的对手。

  14. He fronted a formidable band of fighters

    他率领着一队可畏的斗士。

  15. They possess a formidable arsenal of rifles , machine guns , landmines and teargas .

    他们持有的步枪、机枪、地雷和催泪弹数量惊人。

  16. This is a formidable project .

    这个工程非常艰巨。

  17. This is a formidable move .

    这是一种很利害的手段。

  18. He is very formidable ; How could anybody be so brave as to offend him ?

    他可厉害了,谁惹得起他呀!

  19. The examination paper contained several formidable questions .

    这份试卷中有几道题目很难答。

  20. There 's no formidable obstacles in the world .

    世上没有无法逾越的障碍。

  21. What a formidable task it is !

    这是一项多么艰巨的任务呀!

  22. He was confident of the unyielding strength and formidable superiority of his troops .

    他觉得他的队伍实力坚强,声势浩大。

  23. The most formidable trade union system attacks a city throughout history plunders in you grasp .

    有史以来最强大的工会系统,攻城掠地尽在你掌握之中。

  24. The truth was that Bai Su-Zhen was an immortal9 snake with formidable magical powers .

    真相是,白素贞其实是一只长生不老的白蛇精,拥有强大的法力。

  25. The assistants raised a formidable hurrah .

    助手们发出了一片震天的欢呼声。

  26. The new rural reconstruction needs the formidable fund support .

    新农村建设需要强大的资金支持。

  27. Solving any one of these problems by itself would be a formidable task .

    解决上述任何一个问题都是项艰巨的任务。

  28. Beyond the practical issues , there is a formidable design challenge .

    除这些实际事务外,设计也是个巨大的挑战。

  29. Now our Party is confronted with new and formidable tasks .

    现在,我们党正面临着新的、艰巨的任务。

  30. He has a formidable knowledge of English literature .

    他有丰富的英国文学知识。