demoralize, demoralise

v [Tn] weaken the courage or self-confidence of (sb); dishearten 削弱(某人)的勇气或自信心; 使泄气; 使士气低落: The troops were thoroughly demoralized by this set-back. 这一挫败使部队士气丧失殆尽. * feel very demoralized 觉得十分沮丧 * The news is very demoralizing. 这消息很使人泄气. Cf 参看 dispirit.


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