early 13c., "full of dread," from dread (n.) + -ful. Meaning "causing dread" is from mid-13c.; weakened sense of "very bad" is from c. 1700. Related: Dreadfully.
双语例句
1. He admitted that the government was in "a dreadful hole".
他承认政府目前“处境极为尴尬”。
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2. The victim suffered a dreadful injury and lost a lot of blood.
受害者受了重伤，大量失血。
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3. It sounds as if they might have made a dreadful mistake.
听起来他们似乎犯下了一个可怕的错误。
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4. Finally, making a dreadful mess, they devour the fruit.
