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demoralizing

UK //dɪˈmɒrəlaɪzɪŋ//US //dɪˈmɔːrəlaɪzɪŋ//

词源

源自法语 'démoraliser'(使士气低落),由 'dé-'(表示否定)和 'moral'(道德、士气)组成,最早出现于18世纪。

adjective

❶ 令人沮丧的,使人失去信心或斗志的。形容某种情况或行为让人感到灰心、无力或失去动力。

“The constant criticism from the manager was demoralizing for the team.”

(经理不断的批评让团队士气低落。)

“Losing the game in the last minute was a demoralizing experience.”

(在最后一分钟输掉比赛是一次令人沮丧的经历。)

同义词:discouraging, disheartening, depressing

常见短语

demoralizing effect — 指某种行为或情况带来的负面影响,使人失去信心或动力。

“The layoffs had a demoralizing effect on the remaining employees.”

(裁员对留下来的员工产生了打击士气的影响。)