新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

dismay

英  [ˌdɪsˈmeɪ]
    

[NOUN, VERB]

    NOUN. 名词
  • 1[U 不可数名词] 恐慌 , 悲伤

    Dismay is a strong feeling of fear, worry, or sadness that is caused by something unpleasant and unexpected.

    双语例句

    例:

    Local politicians have reacted with dismay and indignation.

    当地政客们作出了恐慌和愤慨的反应。

    VERB. 动词
  • dismays , dismaying , dismayed

    1[T 及物动词] 使恐慌 , 使悲伤

    If you are dismayed by something, it makes you feel afraid, worried, or sad.

    双语例句

    例:

    The committee was dismayed by what it had been told.

    该委员会被所告知的情况搞得焦虑不安。