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discourage

英[dɪs'kʌrɪdʒ] 美[dɪs'kɝɪdʒ]
  • vt. 阻止;使气馁

英英释意


1. try to prevent; show opposition to;
"We should discourage this practice among our youth"
2. deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged
3. admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior;
"I warned him not to go too far"
"I warn you against false assumptions"
"She warned him to be quiet"