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disillusion

🇬🇧 UK/ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒn/🇺🇸 US/.disi'lu:ʒәn/
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Definitions

v.

To free someone from a false belief or pleasant illusion; to disenchant.

使幻想破灭,使醒悟

n.

The state of being freed from false beliefs or illusions; disenchantment.

幻灭,醒悟,失望

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
disnot, apart, away
+
iconnector
+
llusplay, game
+
ionact, process, state
=disillusion

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She was disillusioned when she discovered the truth about the company.

  • 2.

    The harsh reality of the job soon disillusioned him about his career choice.

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