appall

[英] [əˈpɔ:l] [美] [əˈpɔl] 生词本

vt.

Verb

1. strike with disgust or revulsion;

  • "The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends"

2. fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised;

  • "I was horrified at the thought of being late for my interview"
  • "The news of the executions horrified us"