dismay

柯林斯詞典

1. N-UNCOUNT Dismay is a strong feeling of fear, worry, or sadness that is caused by something unpleasant and unexpected. 恐慌; 悲傷[正式]
Local politicians have reacted with dismay and indignation. 當(dāng)?shù)卣蛡冏鞒隽丝只藕蛻嵖姆磻?yīng)。
2. V-T If you are dismayed by something, it makes you feel afraid, worried, or sad. 使恐慌; 使悲傷[正式]
The committee was dismayed by what it had been told. 該委員會(huì)被所告知的情況搞得焦慮不安。
3. dismayedADJ 恐慌的; 悲傷的
He was dismayed at the cynicism of the youngsters. 他對(duì)年輕人們的憤世嫉俗感到傷心焦慮。