字辨
afraid: 为表示恐惧或情绪不安的最普通的字
frightened: 指受突如其来的惊惧所袭
The baby was frightened by a sudden noise.
terrified: 指突然感受极度的惊恐而吓住了
The mother stood terrified as her child was attacked by the dog.
timid: 指缺乏勇气或自信而胆怯不前
timid about jumping into the water
fearful, timorous: 指强烈的恐惧或不安,非常担忧
fearful比timorous更常用。