flinch direct the eyes upon ... and step back shrink back at the sight of (sth. dangerous or difficult) direct the eyes upon … and step back shrink back at the sight of
The price of property in the city is prohibitive.
城市的房地产价格令人望而却步。
—— 给力词典精选The cost of repairs would be prohibitive.
修理费会高得令人望而却步。
—— 给力词典精选The insecurity of the venture kept investors away.
这种冒险事业的不安全性使投资者望而却步。
—— 给力词典精选The cost of private treatment can be prohibitive.
自费治疗的费用高得让人望而却步。
—— 辞典例句Occasionally I find the commitment and responsibility daunting.
偶尔我会觉得这一承诺和责任让人望而却步。
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