dismaying
US /dɪˈsmeɪ.ɪŋ/
UK /dɪˈsmeɪ.ɪŋ/
形容词
1.
令人沮丧的, 令人忧虑的, 令人痛心的
causing a feeling of distress, disappointment, or discouragement
示例:
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The news of the budget cuts was truly dismaying to the staff.
预算削减的消息对员工来说确实令人沮丧。
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It is dismaying to see how much plastic waste is in the ocean.
看到海洋中有这么多塑料垃圾，真是令人痛心。
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