disillusion
US /ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒən/
UK /ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒən/
動詞
幻滅させる, 失望させる
to free someone from a belief or illusion that was previously held, especially one that was false or misleading
例:
•
He was quickly disillusioned by the harsh realities of the job.
彼は仕事の厳しい現実にすぐに幻滅した。
•
The scandal served to disillusion many of his supporters.
そのスキャンダルは彼の多くの支持者を幻滅させることになった。
名詞
幻滅, 失望
a feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be
例:
•
The election results brought widespread disillusionment among the voters.
選挙結果は有権者の間で広範な幻滅をもたらした。
•
His early enthusiasm turned into bitter disillusionment.
彼の初期の熱意は苦い幻滅に変わった。