dread 恐惧,担心
例:We all dread to think what will happen If the factory closes.
同义词:fear,terror,worry,concern,horror,apprehension
派生词:dreadful 可怕的,令人不快的
真题链接:Consumers say they are not in despair because,despite the dreadful headlines,their own fortunes still fill pretty good. (2004)消费者说,他们并没有感到绝望,因为虽然报纸上有那些可怕的标题,但是他们自己的财产还是安全的。