formidable

formidable
[ˈfɔːmɪdəb(ə)l, fɔːˈmɪd-]
adjective

inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable
大得令人生畏的，可怕的；令人惊叹的；令人钦佩的
a formidable opponent.
可怕的对手。

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formidableness
noun
formidably
adverb
语源

late Middle English: from French, or from Latin formidabilis, from formidare 'to fear'

用法

There are two possible pronunciations of formidable: one with the stress on the for- and the other with the stress on the -mid-. The second pronunciation is now common in British English, but the traditional pronunciation places the stress on the first syllable. Both pronunciations are acceptable in modern standard English

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