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单词 displease
释义 dis·please
\dəˈsplēz, (ˈ)di|s-\ verb
Etymology: Middle English displesen, from Middle French desplais-, stem of desplaisir, desplaire, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin displacēre, alteration of Latin displicēre, from dis- dis- (I) + -plicēre (from placēre to please) — more at please
transitive verb
1. : to incur the disapproval of especially as accompanied by annoyance, aversion, or dislike
 < a rich man can discharge anyone in his employment who displeases him — G.B.Shaw >
 < the verdict displeased the judge >
2. : to arouse unpleasant feelings in : be offensive to
 < the colors of the picture displeased her the most >
intransitive verb
: to give displeasure or offense
 < it is best to avoid displeasing if it can be decently avoided >
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