dreads
dreads — 動詞
1. to feel very worried or frightened about something that is going to happen, so t
害怕；擔憂
對即將發生的事感到擔心
to feel very worried or frightened about something that is going to happen, so that you wish you could avoid it
Mei-Lin dreads going to the dentist because the last visit was so painful.
Mei-Lin 害怕去看牙醫，因為上次的經驗非常痛苦。
dread + gerund (dread going)
The Park family dreaded the long car trip with three children in the back seat.
Park 一家很擔心三個孩子擠在後座的長途車程。
Dr. Okafor dreaded the moment he would have to tell the family the test results.
Okafor 醫師很害怕要告訴家屬檢驗結果的那一刻。
Many employees dread the Monday morning meetings where the boss reviews every mistake.
許多員工都很害怕老闆檢討每項錯誤的週一晨會。
Elena dreaded the phone call from the hospital after her father's surgery.
Elena 很害怕父親手術後醫院打來的電話。
- fear
more general; 'fear' can describe a long-term state, while 'dread' focuses on anticipation of a specific event
- be terrified of
stronger emotional intensity than 'dread'
- dread the thought of
less common; adds emphasis to the mental anticipation
- look forward to
opposite emotional expectation
文法句型
dread + noun/gerund
常見錯誤
2. to regard someone or something with a deep feeling of respect mixed with fear
敬畏
帶著畏懼深深尊敬
to regard someone or something with a deep feeling of respect mixed with fear
The ancient sailors dreaded the ocean as a powerful force that could destroy them.
古代水手敬畏海洋，視其為能摧毀他們的強大力量。
dread + noun as object of reverence/fear
In the old kingdom, ordinary people dreaded the emperor, whose word was absolute law.
在古老的王朝中，一般人民敬畏皇帝，因為皇帝的話就是絕對的法律。
Kim dreaded the volcano, having heard stories of its destructive power from her grandmother.
Kim 敬畏那座火山，她從祖母那裡聽過關於它破壞力的故事。
The villagers dreaded the forest spirits and never went into the woods after dark.
村民們敬畏森林中的精靈，天黑後從不敢進入樹林。
- revere
focuses more on respect than fear; less intense
- stand in awe of
places more emphasis on wonder than on fear
文法句型
dread + noun phrase
用法筆記
Subject of this sense is often a group or community who sees another being or force as having superior power. The object is typically something natural, supernatural, or institutional — not a person you meet socially.
3. used to say that you prefer not to imagine or think about something because the
不敢想
因太憂慮而不願去想
used to say that you prefer not to imagine or think about something because the idea is too unpleasant
Omar dreaded to think what the repair bill would be after the accident.
Omar 不敢去想車禍後的維修費會有多少。
dread + to-infinitive (dread to think)
Ananya dreaded to think how her parents would react to the news.
Ananya 不敢去想父母聽到這個消息會有什麼反應。
The night-shift nurse dreaded to imagine what the next emergency would bring.
值夜班的護士不敢想像下一件急診會帶來什麼狀況。
Mrs. Chen dreaded to consider the cost of fixing the old house's roof.
Chen 太太不敢考慮修理那棟老舊房屋的屋頂要花多少錢。
- hate to think
less formal; more common in everyday speech
文法句型
dread + to-infinitive
用法筆記
Nearly always appears in the fixed phrases 'dread to think', 'dread to imagine', or 'dread to consider'. It is not followed by a noun or gerund — only by a to-infinitive clause.
常見錯誤
dreads — 名詞
1. a strong and unpleasant feeling of worry or fear about something that is going t
恐懼；擔憂
對未來可能發生之事的強烈恐懼
a strong and unpleasant feeling of worry or fear about something that is going to happen or could happen
A feeling of dread washed over Elena as she opened the tax office letter.
一陣恐懼感襲上 Elena 心頭，她打開了國稅局的信。
collocation: feeling of dread
The students lived in constant dread of the strict teacher who patrolled the hallway.
學生們終日活在對那位巡視走廊的嚴格老師的恐懼中。
collocation: live in dread of
Omar felt a deep dread each time his phone rang late at night.
Omar 每次深夜手機一響就感到深深的恐懼。
The dread of failing the exam kept Ananya studying late into the night.
害怕考試不及格的恐懼讓 Ananya 讀書讀到深夜。
A cold dread settled in Kim's stomach when she heard the strange noise downstairs.
Kim 聽到樓下傳來怪聲時，一陣冰冷的恐懼湧上她的胃。
- fear
broader; 'fear' can be about anything, while 'dread' specifically focuses on something anticipated
- anxiety
more about general worry; 'dread' feels more intense and specific
- apprehension
more formal; suggests unease about what might happen
- confidence
feeling of certainty and calm about the future
文法句型
dread of + noun/gerund
sense of dread
feeling of dread
2. a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear, especially toward someone or somethin
敬畏
對強大事物敬畏交織
a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear, especially toward someone or something very powerful
The tourists looked at the ancient temple with a sense of dread and wonder.
遊客們帶著敬畏與驚奇看著那座古老的寺廟。
collocation: sense of dread
In many cultures, people feel dread toward natural forces like volcanoes and earthquakes.
在許多文化中，人們對火山、地震等自然力量懷有敬畏之心。
The soldiers felt a quiet dread in the presence of the battle-hardened general.
士兵們在那位身經百戰的將軍面前感受到一種靜默的敬畏。
The children gazed at the gigantic Buddha statue with dread, unable to look away.
孩子們帶著敬畏凝視著巨大的佛像，無法移開目光。
文法句型
dread of + noun
用法筆記
Distinguish from noun sense 1 (FEAR): sense 1 focuses on unpleasant worry about a future event; sense 2 focuses on reverential fear toward something powerful or majestic, not necessarily unpleasant.
3. a person or thing that causes a strong feeling of fear or awe
可怕的人事物
令人恐懼或敬畏的事物
a person or thing that causes a strong feeling of fear or awe
The old ship was a dread to all sailors who passed the rocky coast.
那艘老舊的船是所有經過岩石海岸的水手們最害怕的東西。
pattern: a dread to + group
To the local farmers, the drought was their greatest dread every summer.
對當地農民來說，乾旱是他們每年夏天最大的恐懼。
The monster in the children's story was a dread that kept them awake at night.
兒童故事裡的怪物是讓他們晚上睡不著覺的可怕東西。
For the small town, the rising river was a dread they watched closely each spring.
對這個小鎮而言，每年春天上漲的河水是他們密切關注的可怕威脅。
- terror
stronger; suggests active panic rather than anticipated fear
文法句型
a dread to + noun phrase
4. a hairstyle in which the hair is separated into long, thick twisted pieces that
雷鬼頭
頭髮編成厚長辮子的髮型
a hairstyle in which the hair is separated into long, thick twisted pieces that hang down
Mei-Lin spent three hours having her hair styled into neat dreads.
Mei-Lin 花了三個小時把頭髮整理成整齊的雷鬼辮。
collocation: styled into dreads
The musician was known for his long dreads that reached down to his waist.
那位音樂家以長及腰間的雷鬼頭而聞名。
Omar decided to start growing dreads after seeing pictures of his favorite reggae singers.
Omar 看到最喜歡的雷鬼歌手照片後，決定開始留雷鬼頭。
The salon had a special section for people who wanted to get dreads put in.
那家沙龍設有專門區域，提供給想編雷鬼辮的人。
- dreadlocks
full form; 'dreads' is the shortened, everyday version
文法句型
get/have/wear dreads
用法筆記
Unrelated to the other meanings of 'dread' (fear, awe). 'Dreads' is short for 'dreadlocks'. The hairstyle got its name from the English word 'dread' because early European observers found the matted hair 'dreadful' (causing fear).
dreads — 形容詞
1. causing a very strong feeling of fear, worry, or anxiety; frightening and hard t
令人恐懼的
引起強烈恐懼或焦慮的
causing a very strong feeling of fear, worry, or anxiety; frightening and hard to face
The dread news of the earthquake spread quickly through the small town.
地震的可怕消息很快傳遍了整個小鎮。
dread as attributive adjective
The children hid under the bed during the dread storm that shook the whole house.
孩子們在那場搖晃整棟房子的可怕暴風雨中躲在床底下。
A dread silence fell over the room when the manager walked in with a stern face.
經理面帶嚴肅走進來時，房間裡陷入一片可怕的寂靜。
Elena lived in dread anticipation of the test results from the clinic.
Elena 在令人恐懼的等待中度日，等著診所的檢查結果。
文法句型
dread + noun
用法筆記
Only used before a noun (attributive position), never after a linking verb. You can say 'a dread storm' but NOT 'the storm is dread'.
常見錯誤
2. causing a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear; majestic and frightening at t
令人敬畏的
引發敬畏與畏懼之情
causing a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear; majestic and frightening at the same time
The dread power of the waterfall could be heard from miles away.
那道瀑布令人敬畏的力量在數英里外就能聽到。
The ancient temple had a dread beauty that made visitors speak in whispers.
那座古老的寺廟有一種令人敬畏的美，讓遊客不禁低聲細語。
collocation: dread beauty
The soldiers marched toward the dread fortress, knowing few would return.
士兵們朝著那座令人敬畏的堡壘前進，心知沒多少人能活著回來。
The deep forest held a dread quality that made even the bravest hunters turn back.
那片深邃的森林散發著一股令人敬畏的氣息，連最勇敢的獵人也會折返。
- awe-inspiring
focuses on wonder without the fearful element
- imposing
suggests impressive size or authority, not necessarily fear
文法句型
dread + noun
用法筆記
Distinguish from adjective sense 1 (FEARFUL): sense 1 focuses on anxiety and unpleasant fear; sense 2 focuses on awe and majesty mixed with fear. Sense 2 is also more literary and less common in everyday speech.