daunting
의미: Seeming difficult, intimidating, or overwhelming in a way that discourages one from attempting it.
Daunting describes tasks, challenges, or prospects that inspire apprehension due to their scale, complexity, or difficulty. It is softer than 'terrifying' but stronger than 'challenging.' Common collocations include 'daunting task,' 'daunting prospect,' and 'daunting challenge.' The word is extremely common in journalism, business writing, and everyday formal English, making it one of the more accessible words in the advanced vocabulary.
예문
- The sheer volume of evidence presented a daunting challenge for the inquiry team. 大量的证据对调查团队构成了艰巨的挑战。El enorme volumen de pruebas planteó un desafío desalentador para el equipo investigador.膨大な量の証拠は調査チームにとって手ごわい課題であった。방대한 양의 증거는 조사팀에게 벅찬 과제를 안겨 주었다.
- Rebuilding the country's infrastructure after the conflict remains a daunting prospect. 冲突后重建国家基础设施仍然是一个令人生畏的前景。La reconstrucción de la infraestructura del país tras el conflicto sigue siendo una perspectiva desalentadora.紛争後の国のインフラ再建は依然として気の遠くなるような課題である。분쟁 이후 국가 인프라를 재건하는 것은 여전히 엄두가 나지 않는 과제로 남아 있다.
- For many first-generation university students, the admissions process can seem daunting. 对于许多第一代大学生来说,入学申请过程可能显得令人生畏。Para muchos estudiantes universitarios de primera generación, el proceso de admisión puede resultar desalentador.多くの大学進学第一世代の学生にとって、入学手続きは気後れするものに感じられる。많은 대학 진학 1세대 학생들에게 입학 절차는 기가 죽는 것처럼 느껴질 수 있다.
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사용 가이드
맥락: journalism, professional, general
어조: neutral
기원과 역사
From Old French danter (to tame, subdue), ultimately from Latin domitare (to tame), a frequentative of domare. The present participle 'daunting' became common in the 16th century.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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