Dismay is a strong feeling of fear, worry, or sadness that is caused by something unpleasant and unexpected.
例句
Local councillors have reacted with dismay and indignation...地方政务委员的反应是惊恐和愤怒。Lucy discovered to her dismay that she was pregnant...露西惊恐地发现自己怀孕了。
VERB
使惊恐;使焦急;使哀伤
If you are dismayed by something, it makes you feel afraid, worried, or sad.
例句
The committee was dismayed by what it had been told...委员会对所告知的一切很是惊愕。The thought that she was crying dismayed him.想到她正在流泪,他伤心不已。
英汉词典释义
vt.
使诧异;使惊愕;使失望
The thought that she might fail the history test dismayed her.想到历史可能考不及格时, 她很沮丧。I was dismayed to learn that she had failed again.得知她又一次失败, 我感到惊愕。
n.
诧异;惊愕;灰心;丧气
I am filled with dismay at the news.我对这个消息极为震惊。To their dismay, the door was locked.使他们惊慌的是, 门已被锁上了。“Someone stole my house!” she said in dismay.“有人偷了我们家!”她惊恐地说。I was dismayed when I recongnized the voice of Mrs. Bates.当我听出是贝茨夫人的声音时, 我感到丧气。
英英词典释义
Noun
1. the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
2. fear resulting from the awareness of danger
Verb
1. lower someone's spirits; make downhearted;
"These news depressed her""The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her"
2. fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised;
"I was horrified at the thought of being late for my interview""The news of the executions horrified us"