| 释义 | dismayed
 dis·mayD0276600 (dĭs-mā′)tr.v. dis·mayed, dis·may·ing, dis·mays 1.  To cause to lose enthusiasm or resolution; disillusion or discourage: "young executives dismayed by the corporate ladder" (Peter Grose). See Synonyms at  discourage.2.  To upset or distress: "Parents may be dismayed by the mess from sand or paint spread around by the pair or group at play" (Elizabeth Noble).n. A sudden or complete loss of courage in the face of trouble or danger.[Middle English dismaien, from Anglo-Norman *desmaiier : probably de-, intensive pref.; see  de- + Old French esmaier, to frighten (from Vulgar Latin *exmagāre, to deprive of power : Latin ex-, ex- + Germanic *magan, to be able to; see magh- in Indo-European roots).]
 dis·may′ing·ly adv.
 dismayed(ˌdɪsˈmeɪd) adjfilled with depression or discouragementfilled with apprehension or alarmThesaurusTranslations| Adj. | 1. |  dismayed - struck with fear, dread, or consternationaghast, appalled, shockedafraid - filled with fear or apprehension; "afraid even to turn his head"; "suddenly looked afraid"; "afraid for his life"; "afraid of snakes"; "afraid to ask questions" | 
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