| 单词 | disappointing |
| 释义 | disappointing (dɪsəpɔɪntɪŋ ) adjective B1 Something that is disappointing is not as good or as large as you hoped it would be. The wine was excellent, but the food was disappointing. The recession is largely blamed for the disappointing response to the appeal. Synonyms: unsatisfactory, inadequate, discouraging, sorry disappointingly adverb [ADVERB adjective] Progress is disappointingly slow. Disappointingly, this show is only on view for a week. Collocations: a bit disappointing It woke us up but it's all a bit disappointing. The Sun The result was splendid but made the congregation look a bit disappointing. Times, Sunday Times The main shows, though, have been a bit disappointing. The Sun Looking back, it was a bit disappointing that we didn't have more time together to talk through what we had achieved. Times, Sunday Times Safety in numbers, you might say - even if the actual numbers are a bit disappointing. Times, Sunday Times It will be deeply disappointing if ministers fail to put this at the heart of their housing strategy next week. Times, Sunday Times I tested a display one in a shop and found it deeply disappointing. Times, Sunday Times However, experts condemned the report's conclusion for being 'deeply disappointing' and 'failing to protect consumers'. Times, Sunday Times But by then it's too late to save this well-meant but ultimately deeply disappointing evening. Times, Sunday Times It was a deeply disappointing decision. Times, Sunday Times The goalkeeper's display was the most disappointing aspect of the defeat. Times, Sunday Times In 2007, the most disappointing aspect has been our home record, which has been the foundation of our success in the past. Times, Sunday Times He considered its length, which he estimated at around four hours, to be its most disappointing aspect. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There are disappointing aspects of book design, formating and copy-editing: the lack of a title page noting editors' names, the unattributed introduction, and doubled numerals on many footnotes, for example. The Times Literary Supplement What began so giddily ended as a disappointing campaign. Times, Sunday Times The 27-year-old winger has told the club he wants to leave this summer after a disappointing campaign. The Sun How desperate the team are to make up for a disappointing campaign. The Sun The outgoing champions are set for a major overhaul this summer after a disappointing campaign. The Sun City were willing to let him go after a disappointing campaign in which he lacked concentration, but he decided to stay and fight for his position. Times,Sunday Times Ultimately we believe this will be a disappointing conclusion for bulls. Times, Sunday Times A disappointing conclusion, considering all the noise and fury generated this year. The Sun Reception to the film was generally negative and it was (at the time) considered a very disappointing conclusion to the series. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The news comes as the government braces itself for more disappointing growth figures this week. Times, Sunday Times Disappointing growth, until now, has been a factor. Times, Sunday Times It noted disappointing growth and volatile tax revenue. The Sun Along with disappointing growth, inflation has fallen faster than expected this year. Times, Sunday Times His latest consensus of 29 economists predicts 1-per-cent growth this year for the euro zone, but that was before last week's disappointing growth numbers. Globe and Mail The first in a trilogy, the problem here isn't a shortage of intrigue, but a disappointing lack of charm. Times, Sunday Times Compared with his best work, the film has a disappointing lack of firepower and originality. Times, Sunday Times There's a rather disappointing lack of diversity in the cast, but the sheer quality of the series will dazzle you. The Sun Last year the government published a landmark plan to start to tackle some of these environmental factors, but a year on there has been a disappointing lack of actual action. Times, Sunday Times Yet there's a disappointing lack of intensity, a sense of wonderment kept in check. Times, Sunday Times So it's hugely disappointing news that he has had to withdraw entirely from the production to undergo 'medically recommended preventative surgery'. Times, Sunday Times Analysts have grown accustomed to disappointing news, but the three surveys confirmed that few parts of the economy are immune from the downturn. Times, Sunday Times The guide who met me at the airstrip had what seemed disappointing news. Times, Sunday Times Rival internet companies have simultaneously come under pressure after a flurry of disappointing news. Times, Sunday Times There's good news and there's ... well, not bad news, just slightly disappointing news. Times, Sunday Times This produces a doubly disappointing outcome. Times, Sunday Times He was a highly skilled operator, with hardly any disappointing outcomes. Times, Sunday Times Yet advances in electrophoresis equipment and analysis software are making the technique more and more accessible to scientists previously intimidated by lengthy procedures and disappointing outcomes. The Scientist The chancellor wants to boost this disappointing performance by establishing successful city regions and powerhouses. Times, Sunday Times It was their most disappointing performance of his tenure. Times, Sunday Times It seems to be that every autumn international series starts with a slightly disappointing performance with promises of better things to come. Times, Sunday Times It said that the disappointing performance would leave it struggling to meet market expectations for full-year profit. Times, Sunday Times For once, it wasn't only me having a right go, following another disappointing performance. The Sun I pointed out that this was a very disappointing response given the reason you were asking for a refund. Times, Sunday Times They began making appointments with all the high street banks, but received a disappointing response. Times, Sunday Times I later heard it had undergone major surgery after test audiences' disappointing responses. The Sun He said: 'It was a disappointing result and we have to question our performance. The Sun (2006) The red mist descended after such a disappointing result. The Sun (2014) We were under pressure to get the three points after a disappointing result at Stoke. The Sun (2014) Disappointing season by his standards but found his form again. The Sun We should all be allowed a disappointing season. The Sun I wouldn't be writing him off this time, despite a disappointing season so far. The Sun After a disappointing season, he has scored in his last two games. The Sun A manager should be allowed a disappointing season. The Sun I can vouch that this disappointing showing has nothing to do with a paltry appetite for live sport in that particular part of the world. Times, Sunday Times The first edition of the book sold fewer than 900 copies, a disappointing showing. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 After yet another disappointing showing in a major spring classic, one post-race analysis suggested the team should no longer be considered favorites in single-day races. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 After a disappointing start, he has had that this season. Times, Sunday Times After that disappointing start, the company rallied spectacularly in what turned out to be the night's highlight. Times, Sunday Times A disappointing start: perhaps the remaining two episodes will be better. Times, Sunday Times We have come back so strongly after a disappointing start. The Sun This year's season of plays gets off to a disappointing start. Times, Sunday Times The dry weather led to a disappointing year for fungi. Times, Sunday Times We have come to the end of a disappointing year. Times, Sunday Times But the same was true in 2005, which was a disappointing year overall. Times, Sunday Times It was the perfect way to draw a line under a disappointing year. The Sun Victory there would salvage his disappointing year. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 令人失望的 Japanese: がっかりさせる |
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