| 释义 |
strike fear into (one)To frighten, terrify, or horrify someone. While rather impractical and ineffective in combat, the use of flamethrowers in World War II was very effective at striking fear into civilians and enemy soldiers alike. The recent epidemic has struck fear into countries around the world. strike ˌfear, ˌterror, etc. into somebody/somebody’s ˈheart (formal) make somebody feel fear, terror, etc: His crimes struck horror into the nation’s heart. |