discourage

dis'kʌridʒ
高考四级六级考研托福 Collins 2

英文释义

v. deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged

中文翻译

vt. 使气馁, 阻碍

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记忆技巧

dis- 表示否定或反向,courage 来源于法语,意为“勇气”。整体意思是“使失去勇气”,即“打击信心”。

例句

1. She didn't want to discourage her friend from trying new things.

她不想让她的朋友对尝试新事物感到气馁。

2. The teacher encouraged the students, but he also warned them not to discourage each other.

老师鼓励学生们,但也警告他们不要让彼此感到沮丧。

3. It's important not to discourage someone who is trying their best.

不要让一个努力尝试的人感到气馁是很重要的。

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