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心有余悸 (xīn yǒu yú jì)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

To have a lingering fear after a frightening experience.

Definition (中文解释)

悸因害怕而心跳得厉害。危险的事情虽然过去了,回想起来心里还害怕。

Derivation (典故出处)

孙犁《奋勇地前进、战斗—在一次座谈会上的发言》如果他第一次在路上遇到的只是井绳,他就不会心有余悸了。”

Example (造句示例)

Even years after the accident, she still felt a sense of 心有余悸 whenever she drove.