dread
[dred] verb transitive
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■to feel extremely worried or frightened about something that is going to happen or that might happen 对…感到恐惧；害怕；担心•He's dreading his driving test - he's sure he's going to fail.他在为驾照考试而担心——他觉得自己肯定过不了。 •[+ -ing verb] I'm dreading having to meet his parents.因为不得不见他的父母，我很害怕。 dread to think
■used to say that you do not want to think about something because it is too worrying 不愿想；不敢想•I dread to think what would happen if he was left to cope on his own.我不敢想像，如果让他自己去应付会怎么样。
[dred] noun uncountable
■a strong feeling of fear or worry 恐惧，害怕；忧虑•The prospect of working full-time fills me with dread.可能要实行全日工作制，这让我很担忧。 •I live in dread of bumping into her in the street.我每天都害怕在街上碰见她。 |