daunting

英 [ˈdɔːntɪŋ]

美 [ˈdɔːntɪŋ]

adj.  使人畏惧的;令人胆怯的;让人气馁的
v.  使胆怯; 使气馁; 使失去信心
daunt的现在分词

TOEFL

Collins.1 / BNC.8477 / COCA.7463

柯林斯词典

• ADJ-GRADED 使人畏惧的;令人胆怯的;让人气馁的
  Something that isdauntingmakes you feel slightly afraid or worried about dealing with it.
  1. They were faced with the daunting task of restoring the house...
     他们面临着修复房子的艰巨任务。
  2. The move to Prague was a daunting prospect for the bishop...
     对于主教来说，要迁往布拉格有点儿令人发憷。
  3. Occasionally I find the commitment and responsibility daunting.
     偶尔我会觉得这一承诺和责任让人望而却步。

英英释义

adj

• discouraging through fear
  Synonym:intimidating

双语例句

• Today, it may translate into confusion and a daunting level of research and mental investment.
  今天，它可能转变为混乱和使人畏缩程度的研究和心智的投资。
• The task ahead is daunting, but we can and will succeed.
  我们面前的任务令人生畏，但是我们能够并且将会成功。
• The move to Prague was a daunting prospect for the bishop
  对于主教来说，要迁往布拉格有点儿令人发憷。
• Faced with daunting logistic and administrative problems.
  面对着吓人的后勤和行政管理问题。
• This a daunting task.
  这是一项十分艰巨的任务。
• The challenges presented by this vast ambition, however, are daunting.
  不过，这一雄心面临巨大挑战。
• The transformational challenges and resulting crisis of confidence we face are daunting.
  我们所面临的变革性挑战以及由此产生的信心危机令人畏缩。
• The task is daunting, but you have two Mexican partners to help you.
  任务是艰巨的，但你会有两个墨西哥伙伴来帮助你。
• This is a daunting challenge.
  这是一项艰巨的挑战。
• They were faced with the daunting task of restoring the house
  他们面临着修复房子的艰巨任务。