despond
美[dɪ'spɑːnd] 英[dɪ'spɒnd]
v. 沮丧;失去勇气
n. 失去勇气;失望
英英释义
Verb- lose confidence or hope; become dejected;
"The supporters of the Presidential candidate desponded when they learned the early results of the election"
例句
用作动词(v.)- Though he had failed, he did not despond.他虽然失败了却没有悲观失望。
- She could have been trying to encourage a patient who threatened to despond.她像是在鼓励一位眼看就要垂头丧气的病人。
用作名词(n.)- He saved her from the slough of despond.他把她从绝望的深渊中拯救了出来。