demoralization
noun [ U ] (UK usually demoralisation) uk/dɪˌmɒr.əl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ us/dɪˌmɔːr.əl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
使人士气低落
the process of making someone lose confidence, enthusiasm, and hope
Increasing state power was responsible for the demoralization of the workers. 增加国家权力是造成工人士气低落的原因。
This was the beginning of demoralization among the troops. 这是部队士气低落的开始。
See: demoralized
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- Troops had seen signs of rebel demoralization.
- Individuals under incompetent leadership tend towards a state of complete demoralization.
- The company tried to minimize demoralization and a nagging fear of job security.