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discourage

UK/dis'kʌridʒ/US
TOEFLB1

Definitions

v.

To make someone lose confidence or enthusiasm; to persuade someone not to do something.

使气馁;劝阻

n.

Lack of courage.

缺乏勇气

Root Breakdown

discourageother
=discourage

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The repeated failures discouraged him from pursuing his dream.

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