discouraged

动词 discourage:

1. try to prevent; show opposition to
   同义词：deter, discourage
2. deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged
   同义词：discourage
3. admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
   同义词：warn, discourage, admonish, monish

形容词 discouraged:

1. made less hopeful or enthusiastic
   同义词：demoralized, demoralised, disheartened
2. lacking in resolution

1. The barbed wire fence round the perimeter discouraged intruders.
   周围有铁丝网阻止了外人闯入。
2. Even his closest friends discouraged him from seeking higher office.
   甚至他最知己的朋友也劝阻他去寻求更高的职位。
3. He was discouraged from making another attempt.
   他受劝阻去做另一次的尝试。
4. I was more disappointed than discouraged.
   我是失望，而不是泄气。
5. He is easily discouraged by difficulties and obstacles.
   他遇到困难和阻碍就容易泄气。
6. I was never discouraged against learning English.
   我从未对学习英语失去信心。
7. He was discouraged by the unsuccessful attempt.
   这次不成功的尝试使他气馁。
8. Discouraged; sad; dejected.
   垂头丧气的; 悲伤的; 沮丧的