chagrin
UK/'ʃægrin/US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
n.
A feeling of distress, embarrassment, or annoyance caused by failure or disappointment.
懊恼；沮丧；羞愧
v.
To cause someone to feel distressed, embarrassed, or annoyed.
使懊恼；使沮丧
Root Breakdown
Loanwordchagrinother
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Common Collocations
- 1.to one's chagrin令...沮丧的是
- 2.much to the chagrin of使...懊恼的是
Example Sentences
- 1.
To her chagrin, she failed the exam despite studying hard.