disillusion
UK/ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒn/US/.disi'lu:ʒәn/
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Definitions
v.
To free someone from a mistaken belief or false ideal, often leaving them disappointed.
使（某人）幻想破灭，使醒悟。
n.
The feeling of disappointment from discovering something is not as good as believed.
幻灭感，醒悟后的失望。
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddis-not, apart, away
+
illusionroot
=disillusion
dis- (reverse, remove) + illusion = 'to strip away the illusion.' You break the comforting false image and force the person to see things as they really are. The result is usually painful — losing an illusion feels like loss, hence the disappointment carried in disillusionment.
Example Sentences
- 1.
Years in politics had completely disillusioned her.
- 2.
I hate to disillusion you, but the job isn't that glamorous.
- 3.
Many voters felt growing disillusion with the party.