discourage

US /dɪˈskɝː.ɪdʒ/
UK /dɪˈskɝː.ɪdʒ/
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1.

劝阻, 使气馁

cause (someone) to lose confidence or enthusiasm

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His parents tried to discourage him from pursuing a career in music.
他的父母试图劝阻他从事音乐事业。
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The bad weather did not discourage them from going on the hike.
恶劣的天气并没有阻止他们去徒步旅行。
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2.

阻止, 劝退

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.
高昂的学费可能会阻止许多学生上大学。
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We need to discourage littering in public parks.
我们需要阻止在公园乱扔垃圾。
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