一、读音不同
frightened 英[ˈfraɪtnd]美[ˈfraɪtnd]
frightening 英[ˈfraɪtnɪŋ]美[ˈfraɪtnɪŋ]
二、释义不同
frightened
adj.害怕的; 受惊的; 惊吓的;
v.使惊吓; 使惊恐;
frightening
adj.可怕的; 骇人的; 引起恐惧的; 使惊恐的;
v. 使惊吓; 使惊恐;
三、词形变化不同
frightened原型:frighten
frightening原型:frighten
四、用法不同
frightened是形容词,意为“害怕的、受惊的”,表示人的情感状态。
frightening是形容词,意为“令人害怕的、可怕的”,表示事物的特征或性质。
frightened
1、That was why I was so frightened at that time.
那就是为什么我当时如此害怕的原因。
2、Suddenly, I heard a strange sound which made me frightened.
突然,我听到了一种奇怪的令我感到害怕的声音。
3、She spoke quietly to still the frightened child.
她轻声安慰受到惊吓的孩子。
4、I'm frightened of walking home alone in the dark.
我害怕在黑夜单独走路回家。
5、She was frightened that the glass would break.
她担心玻璃会破碎。
frightening
1、Her aspect was frightening.
她当时的样子很可怕
2、I had a frightening encounter with a poisonous snake.
我曾意外地遇到过一条毒蛇,吓得我要命。
3、The number of youngsters involved in crime is frightening.
年轻人犯罪的人数多得骇人。
4、It was a very unpleasant and frightening attack.
那是一次非常恶劣且骇人的攻击。
5、It was a very frightening experience and they were very courageous .
那是一次让人胆战心惊的经历,而他们表现得非常勇敢。