discourage

US /dɪˈskɝː.ɪdʒ/
UK /dɪˈskɝː.ɪdʒ/
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1.

勸阻, 使氣餒

cause (someone) to lose confidence or enthusiasm

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His parents tried to discourage him from pursuing a career in music.
他的父母試圖勸阻他從事音樂事業。
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The bad weather did not discourage them from going on the hike.
惡劣的天氣並沒有阻止他們去徒步旅行。
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2.

阻止, 勸退

prevent or try to prevent (something) by showing disapproval or creating difficulties

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The high cost of tuition may discourage many students from attending university.
高昂的學費可能會阻止許多學生上大學。
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We need to discourage littering in public parks.
我們需要阻止在公園亂扔垃圾。
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