dismay

• 名词，指因意外或不愉快的事情而引起的忧虑、失望或不安的情绪。

A noun referring to a feeling of distress, disappointment, or concern caused by an unexpected or unwelcome event.

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1. Distress or alarmB2formal

   A feeling of distress, worry, or alarm caused by something unexpected or unpleasant.

   沮丧或惊恐

   • To her dismay, the flight was canceled.
   • He expressed dismay at the news of the accident.
   • The team's defeat caused widespread dismay among fans.

   同义词alarmanxietyapprehensionconcernconsternationdisquietdistressdreadperturbationshocktrepidationuneaseupsetworry

   反义词comfortdelightencouragementjoyreassurance

2. B2formal

   A feeling of disappointment or discouragement when something does not meet expectations.

   沮丧

   • She felt dismay when she saw the poor test results.
   • The lack of progress filled him with dismay.
   • His dismay was evident when the project failed.

   同义词chagrindisappointmentdiscouragementdisheartenmentfrustration

   反义词delightencouragementjoysatisfaction

• 动词，表示使某人感到不安、恐惧或丧失勇气；使惊慌、使沮丧。

A verb used to express the act of causing someone to feel distress, alarm, or loss of courage.

1. Cause distress or alarmB2formal

   To cause someone to feel distressed, alarmed, or worried.

   使沮丧

   • The news of the accident dismayed the entire community.
   • His lack of progress dismayed his teachers.
   • The sudden change in plans dismayed the team.

   同义词alarmappalldauntdisconcertdistressfrightenhorrifyperturbunnerveupset

   反义词comfortencouragereassure

2. Discourage or disheartenB2formal

   To cause someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm.

   使沮丧

   • The constant criticism dismayed the young artist.
   • She was dismayed by the poor results of her experiment.
   • The team's defeat dismayed their supporters.

   同义词dauntdejectdemoralizediscouragedisheartendispiritintimidateunnerve

   反义词cheerencourageinspire