scare off

短语

<非正>使(某人)望而却步, 吓跑…

词形变化

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释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To cause (something) to flee by frightening it.

    及物

    A quick growl scared off the mouse.

  2. 2.

    To deter.

    及物

    The hefty price tag scared off any potential buyers.

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