fearful
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/ˈfɪrfl/
🇬🇧
/ˈfɪəfl/
feeling scared or worried
She was fearful of the dark and always slept with a light on.
她害怕黑暗,总是开着灯睡觉。
causing fear or terror
The fearful storm kept everyone inside their homes.
可怕的暴风雨让所有人都待在家里不敢出门。
very bad or messy
They made a fearful mess in the kitchen while cooking.
他们在做饭时把厨房弄得一团糟。