frustrate
US /ˈfrʌs.treɪt/
UK /ˈfrʌs.treɪt/
1.
挫敗, 阻撓
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.
惡劣的天氣挫敗了我們野餐的計畫。
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His efforts were frustrated by a lack of funding.
他的努力因資金不足而受挫。
2.
使沮喪, 使惱怒
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.
當我無法清晰表達自己時，這讓我感到沮喪。
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Being stuck in traffic can really frustrate you.
堵車真的會讓你感到沮喪。