frustrate
US /ˈfrʌs.treɪt/
UK /ˈfrʌs.treɪt/
1.
좌절시키다, 방해하다
prevent (a plan or attempted action) from progressing, succeeding, or being fulfilled
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The bad weather frustrated our plans for a picnic.
나쁜 날씨가 우리의 소풍 계획을 좌절시켰다.
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His efforts were frustrated by a lack of funding.
그의 노력은 자금 부족으로 좌절되었다.
2.
좌절감을 주다, 짜증나게 하다
cause (someone) to feel annoyed or less confident because they cannot achieve something
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It frustrates me when I can't express myself clearly.
명확하게 나를 표현할 수 없을 때 좌절감을 느낀다.
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Being stuck in traffic can really frustrate you.
교통 체증에 갇히면 정말 좌절감을 느낄 수 있다.