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in·tim·i·date AHD[ĭn-tĭmʹĭ-dāt'] D.J.[ɪnˈtɪmɪˌdeɪt]K.K.[ɪnˈtɪmɪˌdet]v.tr.（及物动词）in.tim.i.dat.ed, in.tim.i.dat.ing, in.tim.i.dates - To make timid; fill with fear.恐吓：使胆怯；使害怕
- To coerce or inhibit by or as if by threats.威胁：通过威胁或近乎威胁强制或禁止
- Medieval Latin intimidāre intimidāt- 中世纪拉丁语 intimidāre intimidāt-
- Latin in- [in, into] * see in- 2拉丁语 in- [在，入] * 参见 in-2
- Medieval Latin timidāre [to be timorous, to frighten] from Latin timidus [timid] * see timid 中世纪拉丁语 timidāre [胆怯；吓唬] 源自 拉丁语 timidus [怯懦的] * 参见 timid
intimʹidat'ingly adv.（副词）intim'idaʹtion n.（名词）intimʹida'tor n.（名词）intimidate, browbeat, bulldoze, cow, bully, bludgeon- These verbs all mean to frighten into submission, compliance, or acquiescence.这些动词都表示通过吓唬使人屈服、顺从或默认。
- Intimidate implies the presence or operation of a fear-inspiring force that compels one to or keeps one from action: Intimidate 暗指迫使人行动或使人不再行动的令人害怕的力量的存在或运行： felt intimidated by his opponent's power and prestige.为他对手的权力和威望吓倒。"It [atomic energy] may intimidate the human race into bringing order into its international affairs, which, without the pressure of fear, it would not do" (Albert Einstein).“它〔原子能〕 可能胁迫人类有秩序地处理国际事务，而这在没有恐惧的压力下，是不可能实现的” （艾伯特·爱因斯坦）。
- Browbeat suggests the persistent application of highhanded, disdainful, or imperious tactics: Browbet 暗指持续不断地运用高压的、轻蔑的或傲慢的策略： refused to be browbeaten and insulted;拒绝被逼讯及被侮辱；browbeating a witness.逼迫目击者。
- Bulldoze connotes the leveling of all spirit of opposition, as through the use of threats: Bulldoze 意指通过使用威胁的手段调整所有敌对的态度： couldn't be bulldozed into hiring a less than acceptable candidate for the job.不可能因为威胁而雇用一个不太合意的候选人做这份工作。
- Cow implies treatment that brings about an abject state of timorousness and often demoralization: Cow 暗示引起畏惧并且通常是令人泄气的凄苦可怜的对待： submissive children can be cowed by a look of disapproval. Tobully is to intimidate through blustering, domineering, or threatening behavior: 唯唯诺诺的孩子会被非难的目光吓倒。 而bully 是指以恐吓的、盛气凌人的或威胁的举止恫吓： The strikers were bullied into dropping their demands.罢工者被迫放弃他们的要求。
- Bludgeon suggests the use of grossly aggressive or combative methods: Bludgeon 暗示使用粗俗挑衅的或好斗的手段： had to be bludgeoned into fulfilling his responsibilities. See also Synonyms at threaten 被迫恫吓以完成他的责任 参见同义词 threaten
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