English Dictionary

bugbear

/ˈbʌɡ.bɛə(ɹ)/

noun

An ongoing problem; a recurring obstacle or adversity. / A source of dread; resentment; or irritation. / (archaic) An imaginary creature meant to inspire fear in children.

The bugbear of my existence is my chronic procrastination.

意味（1）

An ongoing problem; a recurring obstacle or adversity.

Stone ballast is now used throughout the main line, and has the additional advantage of eliminating the previous bugbear of dust.

意味（2）

A source of dread; resentment; or irritation.

What has this Bugbear Death to frighten Man,

What has this Bugbear Death to frighten Man, If Souls can die, as well as Bodies can?

意味（3）

(archaic) An imaginary creature meant to inspire fear in children.

The partisans of the Administration object to the word “imperialism,” calling it a mere bugbear having no real existence.