discouragement
US /dɪˈskɝː.ɪdʒ.mənt/
UK /dɪˈskʌr.ɪdʒ.mənt/
名词
1.
沮丧, 气馁
the loss of confidence or enthusiasm; disheartened state
示例:
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Despite the initial setbacks, she refused to give in to discouragement.
尽管最初遭遇挫折，她仍拒绝屈服于沮丧。
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The team felt a sense of discouragement after losing the championship game.
输掉冠军赛后，球队感到一阵沮丧。
2.
劝阻, 阻碍
the action of dissuading someone from doing something
示例:
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His parents' constant discouragement prevented him from pursuing his dream.
他父母的不断劝阻使他无法追求自己的梦想。
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The high cost of tuition served as a major discouragement for many potential students.
高昂的学费对许多潜在学生来说是一个主要的阻碍。