harrowing的意思|示意

美 / ˈhærəʊɪŋ / 英 / ˈhæroʊɪŋ /

adj. 痛心的;悲惨的

vt. 耙地;使苦恼(harrow 的ing形式)

vi. 被耙松(harrow 的ing形式)

n. (Harrowing)(英)哈罗因(人名)

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harrowing的用法详解

Harrowing是一个来源于拉丁语的形容词,指令人极为可怕、令人不安或令人不快。它可以用于描述可怕的事件,也可以用于做比喻或抽象的描述,强调感受的强烈程度。

例句:

1. It was a harrowing experience to witness that tragedy. 遇到那次悲剧真是让人极为不安。

2. Watching the news of refugees fleeing their war-torn homeland was a harrowing sight. 看着难民从战乱的家园逃跑的画面十分令人不安。

3. His parents had a harrowing journey to get to the other side of the border. 他的父母经历了漫长而又令人不安的旅程,才来到了边界的另一边。

4. It was the most harrowing book I've ever read. 这是我读过的最可怕的书。

5. His speech was harrowing, making clear the reality of our predicament. 他的慷慨激昂的演讲,清楚地表明了我们所处的现实局面。

harrowing相关短语

1、 disc harrow 圆盘耙;圆片耙

harrowing相关例句

The film accompanies the men on their harrowing search, as they increasingly question their mission.

影片一直围绕着这队人悲惨的搜寻过程, 他们对任务越来越怀疑.

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The shipwreck was a harrowing experience.

那次船难是一个惨痛的经历.

《现代英汉综合大词典》

Last night's harrowing television pictures plumbed new depths of depravity.

昨晚触目惊心的电视画面堕落到了新低。

柯林斯例句

You've had a harrowing time this past month.

过去的这个月你过得太痛苦了。

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I didn't think I could sit through the film again. It was so harrowing and tore me apart.

我觉得自己无法把那部电影再看一遍. 故事太悲惨,把我们的心都揉碎了.

《简明英汉词典》

To see someone killed is a very harrowing experience.

目睹他人遭到杀害,是一种使人十分痛苦的感受.

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