| 释义 |
dis·cour·age /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/ vt. | vi.
❶ vt.
1. 使泄气，使灰心
Misfortune like that is enough to discourage anybody. 像那样的不幸足以使任何人灰心。
Don't be discouraged by setbacks. 别因挫折而泄气。
2. 阻止；阻拦；(试图)劝阻
This solution discourages rust. 这种溶液能防锈。
Low hedges round lawns discourage people from walking on the grass. 草坪四周的矮树篱阻拦人们踏上草地。
I discouraged him from borrowing money. 我劝他不要借钱。
3. 不许可
The principal discouraged unexcused absences. 校长不准无故缺席。
❷ vi.
泄气，灰心 |