discouragement
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/dɪsˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
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/dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/
A feeling that makes you think you can't or don't want to do something anymore.
The constant criticism led to a lot of discouragement among the team members.
不断的批评导致团队成员中出现了很多气馁情绪。
When someone tries to make you stop doing something.
The teacher's discouragement of cheating in exams is very strict.
老师对考试作弊的制止非常严格。
Something that makes you feel less sure or excited about doing something.
The long lines at the theme park were a discouragement to us.
主题公园的长队让我们感到沮丧。