demoralise
英[dɪ\'mɒrəlaɪz]
美[dɪ\'mɒrəlˌaɪz]
基本释义
- vt.
- 使士气低落，使意志消沉
英英释义
Verb
1. corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality;
"debauch the young people with wine and women"
"Socrates was accused of corrupting young men"
"Do school counselors subvert young children?"
"corrupt the morals"
2. lower someone's spirits; make downhearted;
"These news depressed her"
"The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her"