disillusion
US /ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒən/
UK /ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒən/
动词
使幻想破灭, 使醒悟
to free someone from a belief or illusion that was previously held, especially one that was false or misleading
示例:
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He was quickly disillusioned by the harsh realities of the job.
他很快就被工作的残酷现实打消了幻想。
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The scandal served to disillusion many of his supporters.
这场丑闻使他的许多支持者幻想破灭。
名词
幻灭, 失望
a feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be
示例:
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The election results brought widespread disillusionment among the voters.
选举结果给选民带来了普遍的幻灭感。
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His early enthusiasm turned into bitter disillusionment.
他早期的热情变成了痛苦的幻灭。