redoubtable
意味: Commanding respect or fear; formidable, especially as an opponent or competitor. Often used with a touch of admiration or humour.
Redoubtable is a literary word that carries a tone of slightly amused or affectionate respect. Describing someone as 'redoubtable' acknowledges their formidable qualities whilst suggesting that the speaker views them with a degree of warmth. It is frequently applied to elderly or experienced figures who remain forceful personalities. Common collocations include 'the redoubtable,' 'a redoubtable figure,' 'redoubtable opponent,' and 'redoubtable presence.'
例文
- The redoubtable Margaret Thatcher transformed British politics regardless of whether one agreed with her policies. 无论人们是否赞同她的政策,令人敬畏的撒切尔夫人改变了英国政治。La redoubtable Margaret Thatcher transformó la política británica, independientemente de si se estaba de acuerdo con sus políticas.その政策に賛同するかどうかにかかわらず、あの恐るべきマーガレット・サッチャーはイギリス政治を一変させた。그 정책에 동의하든 그렇지 않든, 그 무시무시한 마거릿 대처는 영국 정치를 일변시켰다.
- He found himself seated next to the redoubtable chairwoman, whose reputation for withering putdowns preceded her everywhere. 他发现自己坐在了那位令人敬畏的女主席旁边,她以犀利的讽刺而闻名于世。Se encontró sentado junto a la redoubtable presidenta, cuya fama de comentarios demoledores la precedía a todas partes.彼はあの手強い女性委員長の隣に座ることになったが、彼女の辛辣な皮肉の評判はどこにでも先行していた。그는 신랄한 비꼬기로 어디서나 소문이 앞서는 그 만만치 않은 여성 의장 옆에 앉게 되었다.
- The village cricket team faced the redoubtable opposition of the county champions, who had not lost a match all season. 村庄板球队面对的是令人敬畏的郡冠军队,对手整个赛季未尝败绩。El equipo de críquet del pueblo se enfrentó a la redoubtable oposición de los campeones del condado, que no habían perdido un solo partido en toda la temporada.村のクリケットチームは、シーズンを通じて無敗のカウンティチャンピオンという手強い相手と対戦した。마을 크리켓 팀은 시즌 내내 무패 행진 중인 카운티 챔피언이라는 두려운 상대와 맞붙었다.
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使い方ガイド
場面: literary, journalism
トーン: neutral
起源と歴史
From Old French 'redoutable' meaning fearsome, from 'redouter' (to fear greatly), from 're-' (intensive) and 'douter' (to doubt or fear), from Latin 'dubitare.' Entered English in the 14th century.
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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