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ghastly

/ˈɡɑːs(t).li/ /ˈɡæs(t).li/

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adjective

可怕的，阴森的，惨白的。

Like a ghost in appearance; death-like; pale; pallid; dismal.

Examples :

"The old woman's face was ghastly pale after the long illness. "

经过长久的病痛折磨后，这位老妇人的脸色惨白得像鬼一样，非常可怕。

appearance condition

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adjective

可怕的，骇人的。

Horrifyingly shocking.

Examples :

"The car accident was ghastly, with wreckage scattered across the road. "

那场车祸真是太可怕了，车辆残骸散落一地，惨不忍睹。

appearance sensation emotion character inhuman negative

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adjective

可怕，糟糕透顶。

Examples :

"The play was simply ghastly."

那场戏简直糟糕透顶。

quality condition negative

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adverb

可怕地，骇人地

In a ghastly manner.

Examples :

"The teacher presented the assignment in a ghastly way, confusing everyone. "

老师布置作业的方式很可怕，把大家都弄糊涂了。

appearance style sensation