discourage
US /dɪˈskɝː.ɪdʒ/
UK /dɪˈskɝː.ɪdʒ/

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。