Language Point 10

I began to feel intimidated. (Para.4)
Meaning: I began to feel frightened and lack confidence.
intimidate: vt. make one frightened by threats
The thieves intimidated the general manager by saying that they would kill him. 小偷吓唬总经理,说要杀死他。
John intimidated his brother into not telling their parents the truth. 约翰威胁他弟弟，不准他把真相告诉父母。