discourage

US /dɪˈskɝː.ɪdʒ/
UK /dɪˈskɝː.ɪdʒ/
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1.

勸阻, 使氣餒

cause (someone) to lose confidence or enthusiasm

:
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。
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。
2.

阻止, 勸退

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

:
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。
We need to discourage littering in public parks.
我們需要阻止在公園亂扔垃圾。