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小词详解 | appal
appal 英 [əˈpɔːl] 美 [əˈpɔːl]
People were appalled at the mis-selling of addictive narcotics, as they have been during the opioid crisis.
人们对违规销售成瘾性麻醉药品感到震惊,正如在阿片类药物危机期间一样。
——《经济学人》Not all visitors were appalled by the exhibit.
不是所有游客都被这个展览吓坏。
——《纽约时报》
[动词] 使大为震惊或惊骇
农村地区医生之少令我震惊。
I was appalled by the dearth of doctors in the rural areas.一位勤勉的警官被指控帮助一个贩毒黑帮铲平敌对帮派,这令我非常诧异。
It appalled me that an industrious police officer was accused of helping a drug gang eliminate rivals.
他们国家的铁路服务现在糟透了。
The rail service in their country is appalling now.对于那些仍然生活在恶劣环境中的人来说,这并没有缓解他们的情绪。
It did little to assuage the feelings of those still dwelling in appalling conditions.
Aunt Petunia looked quite appalled with herself. She glanced at Uncle Vernon in fearful apology, then lowered her hand slightly to reveal her horsey teeth.
佩妮姨妈似乎被自己吓坏了。她战战兢兢带着歉意地看了一眼弗农姨父,手微微下垂,露出嘴里的长牙。
horrify: fill with horror; shock greatly dismay: cause (someone) to feel consternation and distress outrage: arouse fierce anger, shock, or indignation in (someone)