frustration
noun uk/frʌsˈtreɪ.ʃən/ us/frʌsˈtreɪ.ʃən/
(FEELING)
B2 [ C or U ](因不能满足需求而)沮丧;令人沮丧的事物
the feeling of being annoyed or less confident because you cannot achieve what you want, or something that makes you feel like this
I could sense his frustration at not being able to help. 我可以感觉到他因无力帮忙而心感沮丧。
This job has more than its fair share of frustrations. 做这份工作本不该有如此多的挫折。
- More examples
- Please don't shout - there's no need to vent your frustration on me.
- There is a sense of frustration among the players.
- Try not to let your frustration spoil the event.
- His failure to get the right job has a been a great frustration to him.
- Their frustration was evident to all.
(PREVENTING)
[ U ]阻止计划实现;防碍成就获得
the fact that something prevents plans or efforts from being successful