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disillusion

UK //ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒn//US //ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒn//

词源

源自法语 'désillusionner',由 dis-(表示否定) + illusion(幻觉)构成,字面意思是'打破幻觉'。

verb

❶ 使某人醒悟,打破幻想或错误信念,通常指让人认识到现实不如想象中美好。

“The harsh reality of war disillusioned many young soldiers.”

(战争的残酷现实让许多年轻士兵幻想破灭。)

“She was disillusioned when she discovered the truth about her idol.”

(当她发现偶像的真实面目时,她感到幻想破灭。)

同义词:disenchant, disabuse, undeceive

noun

❶ 幻想破灭的状态,指认识到现实与期望不符后的失望感。

“After years of disillusion, he gave up his dream of becoming an artist.”

(多年的幻想破灭后,他放弃了成为艺术家的梦想。)

“Her face showed deep disillusion when she heard the news.”

(听到消息时,她脸上露出深深的失望。)

同义词:disenchantment, disappointment, letdown

常见短语

disillusion with — 对某事物感到失望或不再抱有幻想,常用于描述对政治、制度或人的态度转变。

“Many young people express disillusion with traditional political parties.”

(许多年轻人表示对传统政党感到失望。)