demoralise

英[dɪ'mɒrəlaɪz] 美[dɪ'mɒrəlˌaɪz]
  • vt. 使堕落;使泄气;使混乱
  • =demoralize(美).
Verb:
  1. corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality;

    "debauch the young people with wine and women"
    "Socrates was accused of corrupting young men"
    "Do school counselors subvert young children?"
    "corrupt the morals"

  2. lower someone's spirits; make downhearted;

    "These news depressed her"
    "The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her"

1. When setting club competition bonuses, a low bonus may save the club a lot of money, but it may also upset or demoralise your players.
少量的比赛奖金固然可以减少俱乐部开支,但是会影响到球队的士气和进取心。

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2. When setting club competition bonuses, a low bonus may save the club a lot of money, but it may also upset or demoralise your players.
少量的比赛奖金固然可以减少俱乐部开支,但是会影响到球队的士气和进取心。

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    1. The troops were thoroughly demoralized by this set-back.
      这一挫败使部队士气丧失殆尽。

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