fearful
UK ['fɪə.fəl] US ['fɪr-] adjective
FRIGHTENED 恐惧的 slightly formal
■frightened or worried about something 恐惧的；担心的；忧虑的•He hesitated before ringing her, fearful of what she might say.给她打电话之前他犹豫不决，害怕她会说甚么。 •She's fearful (that) she may lose custody of her children.她担心自己会失去对几个子女的监护权。
UK ['fɪə.fəl] US ['fɪr-] adjective
BAD 糟糕的 UK old-fashioned
■very bad 极坏的；极糟糕的•a fearful argument极不愉快的争论 •a fearful temper糟糕的脾气 |