discourage

US /dɪˈskɚrɪdʒ, -ˈskʌr-/

UK /dɪs'kʌrɪdʒ/

B1 中級英檢中級多益
v.t.及物動詞阻止;不贊成
Please don't discourage me, I want to win this race
v.t.及物動詞不鼓勵
The wall was designed to discourage people from crossing over the boarder
v.t.及物動詞阻止
The high cost of the tickets may discourage some people from attending the concert.

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