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

• 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。
• 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。
• Faced with daunting logistic and administrative problems.
  面对着吓人的后勤和行政管理问题。
• 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。
• 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。
• You may find it difficult and daunting to select the perfect software with so many options before you.
  你可能很难选择和令人生畏的完美软件这么多选择在你们面前。
• 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。
• For me, it was a daunting task.
  对我而言，这是一件令人生畏的工作。
• 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。
• However, we all know that whether such political statements will be delivered in Copenhagen remains a daunting challenge.
  然而，我们大家都知道，无论这种政治声明将在哥本哈根仍然是一个艰巨的挑战。