demoralize

汉语翻译

vt. 使道德败坏, 使堕落, 挫折锐气

词型变化

动词过去式:demoralized 过去分词:demoralized 现在分词:demoralizing 第三人称单数:demoralizes 名词:demoralization 

英语解释

动词 demoralize:

corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality同义词：corrupt, pervert, subvert, demoralise, debauch, debase, profane, vitiate, deprave, misdirectlower someone's spirits; make downhearted同义词：depress, deject, cast down, get down, dismay, dispirit, demoraliseconfuse or put into disorder

例句

The troops were thoroughly demoralized by this set-back.这一挫败使部队士气丧失殆尽。

详细解释

de.mor.al.ize

v.tr.（及物动词）
de.mor.al.ized,de.mor.al.iz.ing,de.mor.al.iz.es
To undermine the confidence or morale of; dishearten:
使泄气：破坏信心或士气；使意气沉沉：
例句：
an inconsistent policy that demoralized the staff.
使工作人员泄气的前后不一致的政策

To put into disorder; confuse.
使混乱：使陷入混乱；使混乱
To debase the morals of; corrupt.
使腐化：使道德败化；使腐化

【引伸】
demor.aliza.tion

demor.aliz.er
n.（名词）