daunting

a daunting [=intimidating, overwhelming] task令人畏惧的任务

Few things are more daunting than having to speak in front of a large crowd.几乎没有什么比要在一大群人面前演讲更让人恐惧的了。

Shakespeare's plays can be daunting for a young reader.莎士比亚的剧作可能会让年轻的读者望而却步。