awe-inspiring

IPA/ˈɔː ɪnspaɪərɪŋ/
IPA/ˈɔː ɪnspaɪərɪŋ/

awe-inspiring — 形容詞

1. so impressive, powerful, or beautiful that it fills you with a deep feeling of w

1.形容詞B2
釋義

令人敬畏的

使人驚嘆崇敬的

so impressive, powerful, or beautiful that it fills you with a deep feeling of wonder and respect

例句

Maja found the vast red and orange rock layers of the Grand Canyon truly awe-inspiring.

Maja 覺得大峽谷那片紅橙色岩層的景象令人由衷敬畏。

find + object + awe-inspiring

Dr. Okonkwo described the night sky over the Sahara as awe-inspiring, with thousands of stars blazing above.

Okonkwo 博士形容撒哈拉沙漠上空的夜空令人敬畏——數千顆星星在高空閃爍。

describe + object + as + awe-inspiring

同義詞
  • breathtaking

    similar intensity, but focuses on immediate visual impact; often used for scenery

  • majestic

    emphasizes dignified grandeur and stateliness, common for mountains or large animals

  • magnificent

    stresses splendor and richness, slightly less intense than awe-inspiring

反義詞
  • unimpressive

    fails to create any feeling of admiration or wonder

  • ordinary

    completely lacking the exceptional qualities that inspire deep respect

文法句型

awe-inspiring + noun

find/describe + object + as + awe-inspiring

用法筆記

Frequently used to describe natural landscapes, architectural works, or human achievements of exceptional scale or beauty — avoid using for everyday things that are merely pleasant or interesting.

常見錯誤

❌His new video game is awe-inspiring.
✅The rescue workers' courage in the earthquake was awe-inspiring.
💡'awe-inspiring' is too strong for ordinary good things; reserve it for experiences that create a deep sense of wonder and admiration.