discourage

US /dɪˈskɝː.ɪdʒ/
UK /dɪˈskɝː.ɪdʒ/
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1.

劝阻, 使气馁

cause (someone) to lose confidence or enthusiasm

:
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。
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。
2.

阻止, 劝退

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

:
The high cost of tuition may discourage many students from attending university.
高昂的学费可能会阻止许多学生上大学。
We need to discourage littering in public parks.
我们需要阻止在公园乱扔垃圾。