fearsome
gb/fˈɪɹsəm/ us/fˈɪɹsəm/
B2
Αγγλικά
ijesztő, félelmetes, iszonyú
B2
1
ijesztő
B1
félelmetes
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a fearsome [creature/person/thing]
The cave was guarded by a fearsome creature in the old story.
A régi történetben a barlangot egy ijesztő lény őrizte.
From a distance, the ship looked fearsome in the fog.
Távolról a hajó ijesztőnek látszott a ködben.
He tried to sound fearsome, but everyone could tell he was joking.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The dog looked fearsome.
A kutya ijesztőnek tűnt.
That sound is fearsome at night.
Az a hang éjszaka ijesztő.
Συχνό λάθος:
Do not confuse with fearful (feeling afraid). Fearsome means causing fear.
Σημασία
frightening; causing fear
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
fearsome creature
|fearsome monster
|fearsome animal
|fearsome sight
|fearsome noise
|fearsome appearance
|fearsome threat
|fearsome weapon
|fearsome storm
|fearsome legend
Συνώνυμα
frightening (More general and common; less dramatic.)
|
terrifying (Stronger; emphasizes extreme fear.)
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scary (More informal; often less intense.)
Αντώνυμα
harmless (Not likely to cause harm or fear.)
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reassuring (Makes you feel calm rather than afraid.)
Θέματα
emotions
|danger
Ορισμός
Something fearsome makes you feel afraid.
Causing people to feel fear; frightening.
C1
2
félelmetes
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a fearsome [opponent/rival/team/reputation]
They have a fearsome defense this season.
Ebben a szezonban félelmetes a védelmük.
She developed a fearsome reputation for negotiating tough deals.
Félelmetes hírnevet szerzett azzal, hogy kemény üzleteket tárgyalt le.
The champion was a fearsome opponent in the final.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
Our team is fearsome now.
A csapatunk most félelmetes.
He is a fearsome competitor.
Ő félelmetes ellenfél.
Συχνό λάθος:
Fearsome often means 'hard to face' (a fearsome opponent), not only 'scary-looking'.
Σημασία
very strong or formidable
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
fearsome opponent
|fearsome rival
|fearsome team
|fearsome competitor
|fearsome fighter
|fearsome reputation
|fearsome defender
|fearsome attack
|fearsome challenge
|fearsome force
Συνώνυμα
formidable (Focuses on being difficult to deal with; often more formal.)
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powerful (Emphasizes strength; not necessarily scary.)
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intimidating (Emphasizes the effect on others (making them nervous).)
Αντώνυμα
weak (Lacking strength or power.)
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easy (Not difficult to face or defeat.)
Θέματα
sports
|conflict
|power
Ορισμός
Very strong or difficult to beat.
Very strong, powerful, or skilled in a way that makes others cautious or afraid to challenge it.
C1
INFORMAL
3
iszonyú
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a fearsome [amount/mess/time/headache]
They made a fearsome mess of the kitchen after the party.
A buli után iszonyú rendetlenséget hagytak a konyhában.
We had a fearsome long walk back in the rain.
Iszonyú hosszú utat kellett visszafelé megtennünk az esőben.
He spent a fearsome amount of money on repairs.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
It was a fearsome mess.
Iszonyú rendetlenség volt.
Συχνό λάθος:
This use is not common in all regions; in general English, prefer huge, terrible, or awful.
Σημασία
very great; extreme (dialectal)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
a fearsome amount
|a fearsome mess
|a fearsome headache
|a fearsome time
|fearsome weather
Συνώνυμα
huge (Common neutral choice for size or amount.)
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awful (Common for very bad experiences; more general.)
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terrible (Standard choice for severity; less regional.)
Αντώνυμα
slight (Small in amount or degree.)
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mild (Not severe or extreme.)
Θέματα
intensifiers
Ορισμός
Very big or very bad (in some English).
Used in some varieties of English to mean very great, severe, or extreme in degree.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
fearsome
IPA
GB/fˈɪɹsəm/
US/fˈɪɹsəm/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
fear - some (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (fear)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: fearsome
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
fearsome critters
1/fˈɪɹsəm kɹˈɪtɚz/
fixed phrase
literary
mythical beasts of folklore
Funny folk stories about made-up wild animals.
Παραδείγματα
- The old guidebook describes fearsome critters that supposedly lived in the woods.
- Campfire tales about fearsome critters kept the kids entertained.
fearsome foursome
1/fˈɪɹsəm fˈɔɹsəm/
fixed phrase
powerful group of four
A very strong group of four.
Παραδείγματα
- The coach relied on a fearsome foursome of veteran players.
- Their fearsome foursome dominated the tournament from start to finish.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- They are the fearsome foursome.
fearsome twosome
1/fˈɪɹsəm tˈusəm/
fixed phrase
powerful pair
A very strong pair.
Παραδείγματα
- In midfield, they formed a fearsome twosome that controlled the game.
- The detectives made a fearsome twosome, solving cases quickly.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- They are a fearsome twosome.