基本含义
Intimidate 是一个英文动词，意思是“恐吓；威胁；使胆怯；胁迫”。常用于描述通过言语、行为或气势让他人感到害怕，从而影响其行为或决定。
发音与词形
- 英式发音： /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/
- 美式发音： /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/
- 过去式/过去分词： intimidated
- 现在分词： intimidating
- 名词形式： intimidation
常见用法与搭配
intimidate someone into doing something— 胁迫某人做某事feel intimidated by someone/something— 被某人/某事吓到an intimidating presence— 令人畏惧的存在
例句
- The boss tried to intimidate his employees into working overtime without pay.
- She felt intimidated by the complex legal jargon.
- His large size and loud voice made him seem intimidating, but he was actually very kind.
同义词与反义词
同义词： threaten, frighten, bully, coerce, scare
反义词： encourage, reassure, comfort, embolden