awe

驚嘆、感嘆

すばらしいものを見たり体験したりして、強く驚き感心する気持ち。

やさしい英語で： A strong feeling of surprise and admiration when you see or experience something amazing.

• We watched the fireworks in awe.
• The mountain view filled me with awe.
• She felt a sense of awe beneath the stars.

使い方： in awe of someone/something (I was in awe of her skill.)

類義語： wonder, amazement

よく使う表現： in awe, sense of awe, awe at something

畏敬、畏怖

強大な人やものに対して、恐れとともに感じる深い尊敬。

やさしい英語で： A feeling of deep respect mixed with fear towards someone or something powerful.

• The king inspired awe.
• They stood in awe of the ancient god.
• Her severe manner filled the children with awe.

使い方： in awe of someone/something (The villagers were in awe of their ruler.)

類義語： reverence

よく使う表現： in awe, awe of someone, awe and fear

畏怖させる、畏敬の念を抱かせる

人に恐れの混じった深い尊敬を感じさせる。

やさしい英語で： To make someone feel deep respect mixed with fear.

• His power awed them.
• The visitors were awed by the temple’s solemn grandeur.
• The ruler’s presence awed even his boldest critics.

使い方： be awed by someone/something (We were awed by the king’s authority.)

類義語： overawe

よく使う表現： awe someone, awed by something, awe the crowd