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dispirited

UK //dɪˈspɪrɪtɪd//US //dɪˈspɪrɪtɪd//

词源

源自 dis-(表示否定) + spirit(精神),字面意为“失去精神”。17世纪进入英语。

adjective

❶ 形容人失去信心或希望,感到沮丧或情绪低落的状态,通常因挫折或困难导致。

“After failing the exam, he felt utterly dispirited.”

(考试失败后,他感到彻底灰心丧气。)

“The team looked dispirited after their third consecutive loss.”

(连续第三次失利后,整个团队看起来士气低落。)

同义词:dejected, downhearted, demoralized

常见短语

feel dispirited — 指因挫折或压力而感到情绪低落、失去动力的状态。

“She felt dispirited after her job application was rejected.”

(求职被拒后,她感到心灰意冷。)