discouragements

n.

  • 柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典

1. N-UNCOUNT 阻止;阻拦;劝阻 Discouragement is the act of trying to make someone not want to do something. 
  • He persevered despite discouragement from those around him.

    尽管周围一片劝阻声,他还是锲而不舍。

2. N-COUNT 使人泄气的事物;挫折 A discouragement is something that makes you unwilling to do something because you are afraid of the consequences. 
  • Uncertainty is a discouragement to investment.

    不确定性令投资者裹足不前。