1610s, from French consternation "dismay, confusion," from Latin consternationem (nominative consternatio) "confusion, dismay," from consternat-, past participle stem of consternare "overcome, confuse, dismay, perplex, terrify, alarm," probably related to consternere "throw down, prostrate," from com-, intensive prefix (see com-), + sternere "to spread out" (see stratum).
实用例句
1. The announcement of her retirement caused consternation among tennis fans.
她宣布挂拍告退的消息引起了网球迷的震惊。
来自《权威词典》
2. The thought of meeting him filled me with consternation.
想到要和他见面,我就惊恐不已.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. There is some consternation among business leaders.
商界领导人中有一些惊愕.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. This move caused consternation among universities and the government, not to speak of the students affected.
这个举措在大学和政府里造成了恐慌，更不用说受到影响的学生们了。
来自柯林斯例句
5. He was filled with consternation to hear that his friend was so ill.
