defeatist
US /dɪˈfiː.t̬ɪst/
UK /dɪˈfiː.tɪst/
名詞
悲觀主義者, 失敗主義者
a person who anticipates defeat or expects the worst
範例:
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Don't be such a defeatist; we still have a chance to win!
別那麼悲觀；我們還有機會贏！
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His constant negativity made him seem like a true defeatist.
他持續的消極態度讓他看起來像個真正的悲觀主義者。
形容詞
悲觀的, 失敗主義的
showing or characterized by an acceptance of defeat or a lack of hope
範例:
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He had a very defeatist attitude about the upcoming project.
他對即將到來的項目持非常悲觀的態度。
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Such defeatist talk will only discourage the team.
這種悲觀的言論只會打擊團隊士氣。