daunting
adj. 令人畏惧的; 使人气馁的; 令人怯步的
v. 威吓(daunt的现在分词); 使气馁; 使害怕; 使失去信心
Something that is daunting makes you feel slightly afraid or worried about dealing with it.
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。
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。
1. discouraging through fear
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。
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。
The prospect of meeting the President is quite daunting.
一想到要会见总统就足以令人心悸.
The subject is crucial, and the moment is daunting.
这个问题极其重要, 但现状却不容乐观.
Any goalie who finds himself a reserve faces a daunting mental test.
任何门将都面临着这中精神考验.