overawing

英 [ˌəʊvərˈɔːɪŋ] 美 [ˌoʊvərˈɔːɪŋ]

v.  使极为敬畏; 使胆怯
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柯林斯词典

  1. VERB 使极为敬畏;慑服
    If you are overawed by something or someone, you are very impressed by them and a little afraid of them.
    1. Don't be overawed by people in authority, however important they are...
      不管当官儿的职权有多大,都不要被他们吓倒。
    2. He's never been overawed or intimidated by big occasions.
      各种大场合都没让他犯过憷。