defeatist
US /dɪˈfiː.t̬ɪst/
UK /dɪˈfiː.tɪst/
名词
悲观主义者, 失败主义者
a person who anticipates defeat or expects the worst
示例:
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Don't be such a defeatist; we still have a chance to win!
别那么悲观；我们还有机会赢！
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His constant negativity made him seem like a true defeatist.
他持续的消极态度让他看起来像个真正的悲观主义者。
形容词
悲观的, 失败主义的
showing or characterized by an acceptance of defeat or a lack of hope
示例:
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He had a very defeatist attitude about the upcoming project.
他对即将到来的项目持非常悲观的态度。
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Such defeatist talk will only discourage the team.
这种悲观的言论只会打击团队士气。