formidable
UK [fɔ:'mɪ.də.bl] US [fɔ:r-] adjective
ADVANCED
■causing you to have fear or respect for something or someone because they are large, powerful or difficult 可怕的；令人敬畏的；难对付的•a formidable obstacle/task令人生畏的障碍／任务 •a formidable adversary/enemy/opponent难对付的敌手／劲敌／强大的对手 •a formidable intellect令人敬畏的知识分子 •disapproving the director and his formidable wife导演和他那令人生畏的妻子 |