formidable

['fɔ:midəbl]

adj.强大的, 可怕的, 难对付的

例句与用法:

Criticism is studied by which men grow important and formidable at very small expense.

批评,是人们可以用极微少的代价而成为一言重于九鼎之人的一种学问。

He was one of the most formidable intellects of his time.

他是该时代的盖世奇才。

His mother is a most formidable lady.

他的母亲是个最令人生畏的妇人。

They climbed up the last part of the mountain in formidable weather conditions.

他们在恶劣的天气条件下登上了山的顶峰。

词形变化:

副词: formidably | 名词: formidability |

详细释义:

a.

1. 可怕的, 令人畏惧的

A formidable prospect lies ahead of him.

他的前景令人忧惧。

2. 难以克服的, 难对付的

He took on the formidable task of reforming the whole system.

他承担起改革整个系统的艰巨任务。

3. 巨大的; 杰出的