the horror of somethingwhen a situation or event is very unpleasant or shocking 某事物的令人震惊[恐怖] Dense smoke surrounded them, adding to the horror of the situation. 浓烟包围了他们，情形变得更加恐怖。
Only when the vehicle was lifted did the full horror of the accident become clear. 当车辆被吊起来时才知道事故到底有多可怕。
the full horror• As the full horror of the explosion unfolded, the Halifax building society was reduced to a mound of rubble.• Thus, it may be thought that the term rape conveys the full horror of the event.• Finally the full horror of the deed is unveiled.• Members of the family are still reluctant to reveal the full horrors they endured in their homeland.
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