frighten /ˈfraɪtən/ CET4 TEM4 ( frightening, frightened, frightens )

• 1. 

  V-T If something or someone frightens you, they cause you to suddenly feel afraid, anxious, or nervous. 使惊恐

  例：

  He knew that Soli was trying to frighten him, so he smiled to hide his fear.

  他知道索利想吓唬他，因此微笑着掩饰自己的恐惧。

• 2. 

  PHRASE If something frightens the life out of you, frightens the wits out of you, or frightens you out of your wits, it causes you to feel suddenly afraid or gives you a very unpleasant shock. 使吓得魂不附体 [强调]

  例：

  Fairground rides are intended to frighten the life out of you.

  露天游乐场的飞车就是要把你们吓得魂不附体。