overawe

🇺🇸 /ˌəʊvərˈɔː/ 🇬🇧 /ˌəʊvərˈɔː/
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标签 RARE
verb
R

to make someone feel very impressed and a bit scared

The famous actor's presence overawed the audience.

著名演员的出现让观众目瞪口呆。

translation

v. 威慑

词形变化

3rd Present overawes
Past overawed
Perfect overawed
Progressive overawing