dispirits

英[dɪ'spɪrɪt] 美[dɪ'spɪrɪt]
  • vt.使沮丧;使气馁
dispirited dispirited dispiriting dispirits
  • dispersive adj.分散的;散布性的
  • wave n.波浪;波纹;波v.挥动;飘动
Verb:
  1. lower someone's spirits; make downhearted;

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

    1. He looked dispirited.
      他显得无精打采。
    2. She refused to be dispirited by her long illness.
      她并未因长期患病而萎靡不振。