| 释义 |
de·spond
I. \də̇ˈspänd, dēˈ-\ intransitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Latin despondēre, to promise, betroth, despair, from de- + spondēre to promise solemnly — more at spouse
: to feel utter discouragement : undergo deep depression of spirits at vanishing hope, courage, or confidence
II. \“ sometimes ˈdeˌspänd\ noun
(-s)
: despondency |