Formidable
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[编辑] 解释
[编辑] GRE 红宝书
- adj. 可怕的; 困难的
- ［英］ adj. 可怕的 ( causing fear or dread) ; 困难的 ( hard to handle or overcome)
- ［记］ formid ( 可能来自formic""蚂蚁的"") -> 蚂蚁成群骚扰 -> 可怕的
- ［例］ a formidable voice. a formidable enemy.
[编辑] Webster Collegiate
adjective
- Etymology: Middle English, from Latin formidabilis, from formidare to fear, from formido terror, bogey; akin to Greek mormō bogey
- Date: 15th century
- 1. causing fear, dread, or apprehension <a formidable prospect>
- 2. having qualities that discourage approach or attack
- 3. tending to inspire awe or wonder ; impressive
- ? formidability noun
- ? formidableness noun
- ? formidably adverb
