demoralize
英 [dɪˈmɒrəlaɪz] 美 [dɪˈmɔrəlaɪz]

vt.

使士气低落，使意志消沉；使陷入混乱；

变形

过去式：demoralized过去分词：demoralized现在分词：demoralizing第三人称单数：demoralizes

英英释义

demoralize[ di'mɔrəlaiz ]

• v.
  • corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

    同义词：corruptpervertsubvertdemoralisedebauchdebaseprofanevitiatedepravemisdirect

  • lower someone's spirits; make downhearted

    "The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her"

    同义词：depressdejectcast downget downdismaydispiritdemoralise

  • confuse or put into disorder

    "the boss's behavior demoralized everyone in the office"

双语例句

用作动词(v.)

1. The troops were thoroughly demoralized by this set-back.
   这一挫败使部队士气丧失殆尽。
2. Each attack is designed to demoralize our people and divide us from one another.
   每一起袭击事件都妄想摧毁我们的士气，在我们中间制造隔阂。
3. Constant criticism is enough to demoralize anybody.
   频繁的批评足以使任何人意志消沉。

权威例句

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