appall

中文含义:使惊骇,使恐惧

英语词性:verb

美式发音:[uh-pawl]

同义词:shock, dismay, terrify, frighten, horrify

易混淆单词:appel (诉诸), appeal (呼吁)

双语例句:

1. The graphic images of war and violence continuously appalled the international community.

(战争和暴力的图像不断震惊着国际社会。)

2. The cruel treatment of animals appalls me and I vow to be a better advocate for their rights.

(对动物的残忍对待让我感到震惊,我发誓要成为更好的维权者。)