awe-inspiring
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++ˈawe-inˌspiring adjective IMPRESSextremely impressive in a way that makes you feel great respect 令人起敬的，令人钦佩的 a truly awe-inspiring achievement 的确令人敬佩的成就
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awe-inspiring• Official arrangements for them were awe-inspiring.• an awe-inspiring ancient temple• The result was the Yosemite that tourists see today, jammed with awe-inspiring plutons with rounded tops and steep, vertical sides.• He was an awe-inspiring sight, his beard jutting out fiercely and his brow knotted in anger.• The pyramids at dawn were an awe-inspiring sight.• It was a ghastly and awe-inspiring tale.• The canyon was so awe-inspiring that even Dan was speechless.ˈawe-inˌspiring adjectiveChineseSyllable
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awe-inspiring
ˈawe-inˌspiring
adjective
extremely impressive in a way that makes you feel great respect:
a truly awe-inspiring achievement
▪ impressive used about something that people admire because it is very good, large, important etc: The cathedral is very impressive. | The drug has shown some impressive results.
▪dazzling extremely impressive – used especially when someone does something very well or looks very beautiful: a dazzling performance | a dazzling smile
▪breathtaking extremely impressive – used especially about beautiful views, or the fast speed of something: The views of the Rocky Mountains are simply breathtaking. | The economy is growing at a breathtaking pace.
▪spectacular very impressive and exciting to look at or watch: a spectacular fireworks display
▪awe-inspiring so impressive that you feel great respect and admiration, or you feel rather frightened: Michelangelo’s masterpiece is awe-inspiring. | The volcano was an awe-inspiring sight.
▪majestic [usually before noun] very impressive because of being big and beautiful: the majestic mountain scenery | a majestic animal
▪imposing [usually before noun] written used about buildings and people that are large and impressive: the imposing entrance hall | The bishop was an imposing figure.
ˈawe-inˌspiring
adjectiveextremely impressive in a way that makes you feel great respect:
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