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terror

/ˈterər/ American
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  • n. 恐怖
  • n. 可怕的人
Definition
  • n. extreme fear
  • n. a person or thing that causes it
Example
The loud explosion filled everyone in the building with terror.
巨大的爆炸声让楼里的每个人都充满了恐惧。
Word mapFeelings of fear
Word familyterr-

Synonyms & Differences 近义词辨析

Compared meaning: a person or thing causing fear or danger (noun).

比较义项:会带来恐惧或危险的人或事物(名词)。

  • terror 本词

    Informal and often exaggerated; describes a person or thing that causes fear or trouble, typically a mischievous child, fierce animal or violent force, not a serious danger.

    口语化,语气略带夸张,形容令人害怕或惹麻烦的人或事物,常用来说调皮捣蛋的孩子、凶猛的动物或猛烈的力量,而非严重的危险。

    The toddler is an absolute terror when he skips his nap.

    这个小孩不睡午觉时简直是个小恶魔。

  • threat

    Formal and serious; describes a person or thing likely to cause real harm or damage, common in contexts like security, safety or business competition.

    较为正式、严肃,形容可能造成实际伤害或损失的人或事物,常见于安全、治安或商业竞争等语境。

    Cheap imports are a growing threat to local manufacturers.

    廉价进口产品对本地制造商构成日益严重的威胁。

Both name a person or thing causing fear or trouble. Terror is informal and exaggerated, for a mischievous child, fierce animal, or violent force, not real danger. Threat is formal and serious, describing something likely to cause real harm, in security or business contexts.

这两个词在此义项上都可以指“会带来麻烦或危险的人或事物”,但语气和语境不同:terror 偏口语化、带夸张色彩,常形容调皮的孩子或猛烈的事物;threat 更正式、严肃,强调可能造成实际损害,常用于安全、竞争等场合。此处不比较 terror 表示“极度恐惧”这一更常见的义项,也不比较 threat 表示“威胁的话语”这一义项。