| 释义 |
Adjective: discouraged `dis'kúrujd- Made less hopeful or enthusiastic
"felt discouraged by the magnitude of the problem"
- demoralized, demoralised [Brit], disheartened - Lacking in resolution
"the accident left others discouraged about going there"
Verb: discourage di'skurij- Try to prevent; show opposition to
"We should discourage this practice among our youth"
- deter - Deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged
- Admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behaviour
- warn, admonish, monish
See also: discouragement, irresolute, pessimistic Type of: advise, counsel, disapprove, rede [archaic], reject Antonym: encourage |