frustrating

• 令人感到烦恼、沮丧或恼火的，通常是因为无法改变或达成某事。

Causing feelings of annoyance or upset because of an inability to change or achieve something.

1. Causing annoyance or angerB1formal

   Causing feelings of annoyance, anger, or disappointment because of obstacles or difficulties.

   令人沮丧的

   • The slow internet connection is very frustrating.
   • It's frustrating when you can't find your keys.
   • The constant delays were frustrating for everyone.

   同义词aggravatingannoyingexasperatinginfuriatingirritatingmaddeningprovokingtryingvexing

   反义词gratifyingpleasingrewardingsatisfying

2. Preventing progressB1formal

   Causing someone to feel upset because they are prevented from achieving something.

   令人沮丧的

   • The lack of funding was frustrating for the research team.
   • It's frustrating to work on a project with no clear direction.
   • The bureaucratic process was incredibly frustrating.

   同义词demoralizingdiscouragingdishearteningexasperatinggallinginfuriatingmaddeningtryingvexing

   反义词helpfulsupportive

• 动词，表示使某人感到沮丧、烦恼或气馁，尤其指在追求目标时受阻；也表示阻挠、挫败（计划、努力等）。

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to feel upset, annoyed, or discouraged, especially when unable to achieve a goal.

1. Cause annoyance or angerB1formal

   To make someone feel annoyed, upset, or impatient because they cannot achieve what they want.

   使沮丧

   • The constant delays frustrated the passengers.
   • It frustrates me when I can't find my keys.
   • His lack of progress frustrated his coach.

   同义词angerannoyexasperateinfuriateirritatemaddennettlepeeveprovokerilevex

   反义词contentdelightgratifypleasesatisfy

2. Prevent from happeningB2formal

   To prevent someone from doing something or to prevent a plan from succeeding.

   阻挠

   • The bad weather frustrated their plans for a picnic.
   • The security measures frustrated the attempted robbery.
   • Her efforts were frustrated by a lack of funding.

   同义词balkblockcheckdefeatderailfoilforestallhamperimpedeinhibitobstructprecludethwart

   反义词advanceaidfacilitatefurtherpromote