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

• Nevertheless, turbulence poses daunting questions for business leaders.
  不过，波动向商界领袖提出了令人气馁的问题。
• It can be daunting even for second and third time moms.
  它可以是艰巨的，即使第二次和第三次的时间妈妈。
• 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。
• This poses daunting logistical problems.
  这构成一些艰巨的后勤问题。
• This a daunting task.
  这是一项十分艰巨的任务。
• 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。
• The challenge of dealing with Europe's sovereign debt and banking crisis remains a daunting one.
  处理欧洲主权债务危机和银行业危机依然是一项艰巨的挑战。
• We know, however, that we must not be complacent because the challenges ahead are indeed very daunting.
  但我们知道，我们绝不可以得意自满，因为前路上的挑战确实非常艰巨。
• 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。
• But release also brings daunting challenges.
  但是自由也带来新的挑战。