appal
柯林斯词典
1. V-T If something appals you, it disgusts you because it seems so bad or unpleasant. 使厌恶
The new-found strength of local militancy appals many observers. 新发现的地方军事行动战斗力让很多观察员厌恶。
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appal /əˈpɔːl/
AM appall
剑桥词典
- to make someone have strong feelings of shock or of disapproval
- He witnessed some appalling acts of barbarism during the war .
- Conditions in the prison are said to be appalling.
- Your table manners are appalling - don't you know how to use a knife and fork ?
- After her appalling behaviour , we had no option but to dismiss her.
- The standard of cleanliness in some of these restaurants is frankly appalling. 返回 appal
使惊骇；使震惊
I was appalled at/by the lack of staff in the hospital . 医院里人手之少令我震惊。
The state of the kitchen appalled her. 厨房的脏乱让她目瞪口呆。
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