appal
(US also appall), v (-ll-) [Tn]
fill (sb) with horror or dismay; shock deeply 使(某人)惊骇或沮丧; 使大吃一惊
The newspaper reports of starving children appalled me. 报纸对饥饿儿童的报道使我大为震惊.
We were appalled at the prospect of having to miss our holiday. 我们为失去这一假日而感到大失所望.