appal /əˈpɔːl/ CET6+

AM appall

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  V-T If something appals you, it disgusts you because it seems so bad or unpleasant. 使厌恶

  例：

  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。