汉英词典
Chinese-English Dictionary
MEANING OF 望而卻步
wàng ér què bù
望而卻步 (望而却步)
to shrink back / to flinch
却步 Afraid to move forward, backward / Describes things that are terrible or unpleasant, making people look back
害怕 恐怖 恐懼 生怕 畏懼 懼怕 忌憚 畏怯 疑懼 膽寒 生恐
勇往直前
却步不敢前进，向后退。形容事物可怕或讨厌，使人一看就往后退缩。
望 wàng 而 ér 却 (卻) què 步 bù
EXAMPLE SENTENCES

城市的房地产价格令人望而却步。

The price of property in the city is prohibitive.

开始一项新工作有时会让人望而却步。

Starting a new job can be a daunting prospect.

这么高的服务费可能使咨询者望而却步。

The high price of the service could deter people from seeking advice.

这个城市的犯罪率使得潜在的投资者望而却步。

The city's crime rate is a serious turn-off to potential investors.

这种冒险事业的不安全性使投资者望而却步。

The insecurity of the venture kept investors away.

昂贵的装备令许多人对这项运动望而却步。

The high cost of equipment prohibits many people from taking up this sport.

一些安居工程也因为位置不当使得申请者望而却步。

The unsuitable location of some projects keeps applicants at bay.

黑色平底的山羊皮长靴和羊毛衫让秋凉望而却步。

Her flat black suede boots and cardigan help make this cooler weather appropriate.

其公关部职员一看到他手腕上的劳力士表便望而却步。

His public-relations staff flinch at the Rolex watch adorning his wrist.

然而路由器的高昂价格却令许多需求者望而却步。

But the high price of it makes a lot of demanders hang back.

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