| 单词 | disappointment |
| 释义 | disappointment (dɪsəpɔɪntmənt ) Word forms: disappointments 1. uncountable noun B1+ Disappointment is the state of feeling disappointed. Despite winning the title, their last campaign ended in great disappointment. Book early to avoid disappointment. 2. countable noun B1+ Something or someone that is a disappointment is not as good as you had hoped. For many, their long-awaited homecoming was a bitter disappointment. ...this ne'er-do-well brother who was such a disappointment to his family. Collocations: avoid disappointment To avoid disappointment, please contact the site before you set out. Times, Sunday Times (2008) This means young people can avoid the disappointment of further rejection because there are real opportunities for them at the end of their training. The Sun (2011) The offer proved immensely popular last year so please book early to avoid disappointment. The Sun (2008) After three golds and a silver in the previous four World Championships, it was a crushing disappointment. Times, Sunday Times (2012) I felt a dreadful, crushing disappointment. Times, Sunday Times (2015) England fans can get ready for another crushing disappointment. The Sun (2011) The sight of a close friend who shows up at class after his marriage has collapsed brings deep disappointment. Christianity Today In later years, the decline of the discipline to which he had devoted his life caused him deep disappointment. Times, Sunday Times Despite the external signs of devotion, her marriage turns out to have been a deep disappointment. Times, Sunday Times Hailed as a teenage sensation after she burst on to the scene aged 12, her career has been a rollercoaster of occasional success, high drama and deep disappointment. Times, Sunday Times A mocking murmur from the audience; an eye-roll from my team; the deep disappointment on the face of the teacher. Times, Sunday Times Sometimes when you experience disappointment then you start to do even better because it makes you more hungry. The Sun Any normal person will at some time experience disappointment, thwarted ambitions, the loss of loved ones and the realisation of life's impermanence. Times, Sunday Times No wonder that earlier and earlier they experience disappointment, that dull but survivable feeling now labelled 'mild depression' and which they seek to remedy with pills. Times, Sunday Times Indeed, some have begun to express disappointment if they are not on display. Times, Sunday Times He found it 'inconceivable' that society would not eventually address it and went on to express disappointment that successive governments have not done so yet. Times, Sunday Times In some circles, they're now more likely to express disappointment with the maternal calorie intake and lack of attention to exercise. Times, Sunday Times About a third of the stadium had already left by the time the final whistle was blown; those who stayed could barely muster the energy to express disappointment. Times, Sunday Times Express disappointment when she says no. Times, Sunday Times Hope for too much and you face disappointment. Times, Sunday Times Many school-leavers who narrowly miss their predicted grades face disappointment. Times, Sunday Times However, many of those hoping to take advantage of the new freedoms could face disappointment. Times, Sunday Times Many face disappointment as several leading banks have cut short this year's graduate recruitment and others are reviewing their future entrylevel vacancies. Times, Sunday Times Thousands of pupils face disappointment as tougher tests and less accurate grade predictions leave fewer with the top results in core subjects. Times, Sunday Times They say you should never meet your idol, for fear of disappointment. Times, Sunday Times Any writer could take the view that for fear of disappointment, distortion or disaster, your novel or story, carefully researched and patiently crafted, should never be adapted for the stage. Times, Sunday Times I suppose they adopt a safety first approach when it comes to vacations: they know what they enjoy, and are afraid to experiment for fear of disappointment. Times, Sunday Times Fears of disappointment, failure and death exist for everyone. Times, Sunday Times It can all be summed up by the feeling of disappointment. Christianity Today I sensed a feeling of disappointment, even betrayal, for leaving them so soon. Christianity Today Despite all this, investors can be forgiven some feeling of disappointment. Times, Sunday Times How should one describe that vague but intense feeling of disappointment when you know you are about to sneeze but, for some reason, don't. Times, Sunday Times That and the deep, nameless feeling of disappointment and longing that wells up when you finally unwrap the last present. Times, Sunday Times To his great disappointment the show was cancelled after eight episodes with no explanation. Times, Sunday Times In spite of the 'great disappointment,' as it came to be called, some adventists remained steadfast. Christianity Today But to my great disappointment there has been no monitoring of how those guidelines are implemented. Times, Sunday Times I watched in great disappointment while a succession of birds turned their beaks up at them. Times, Sunday Times I would have liked to go over 14 metres, but while it was nothing to write home about, it was no great disappointment either. Times, Sunday Times The schemes have been a huge disappointment to many who took them out. Times, Sunday Times (2012) It was a huge disappointment not to make the final. Times, Sunday Times (2012) It is clearly a huge disappointment. Times, Sunday Times (2007) There's a simple way to avoid the inevitable disappointment of the drop. The Sun On the other hand, though, it was an inevitable disappointment. Times, Sunday Times See it - but leave 15 minutes before the end to avoid the inevitable disappointment. The Sun Allowing the inevitable disappointment sense of thwarted ambition, 1 million a week seems a reasonable non-performance clause. Times, Sunday Times The budget embodies dreary materialism, with all its inevitable disappointments. Christianity Today Last season was a major disappointment for the brilliant striker as it was wrecked by frustration and injury. The Sun His first experience of working in the cinema proved a major disappointment. The Times Literary Supplement The fridge was a major disappointment too, populated only with energy bars and concentrated apple juice. Times, Sunday Times Despite moments of brilliance, the album has been a major disappointment, receiving mixed reviews from critics and alienating loyal fans. The Sun If we don't, it will be a major disappointment. The Sun The performance was a massive disappointment. The Sun (2009) What a massive disappointment for all football fans. The Sun (2016) January is always a time of great expectations and of massive disappointments. The Sun (2014) But there's no disguising the footballer's mild disappointment. Times, Sunday Times (2008) I'll say now that mild disappointment was a constant companion during those early miles. Times, Sunday Times (2008) As we complete the first section, the atmosphere is somewhere between huge relief and mild disappointment. Times, Sunday Times (2015) For him it was a profound disappointment. THE GUARDSMEN (2004) And so overflowing joy gave way to profound disappointment. Christianity Today (2000) My first reaction was of profound disappointment. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Despite the graphic cover, the book proved a disappointment. Times, Sunday Times (2012) His first experience of working in the cinema proved a major disappointment. The Times Literary Supplement (2013) The diaries have thus proved a grave disappointment to political historians. THE GUARDSMEN (2004) He remembers all too well how long the sense of disappointment lasted. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Evelyn scanned it eagerly, not without a sense of disappointment. CHALLENGE FOR THE CHALET SCHOOL (2002) I don't know because I'm too wrapped up in a sense of disappointment, which is ridiculous. CHAMELEON (2002) I am (selfishly) relieved that most critics turned out to share my disappointment. Times, Sunday Times He did not share the disappointment expressed by some that these were slow championships, with no world records in the stadium. Times, Sunday Times I shared his disappointment; my readers would miss his interesting news that week. Christianity Today Some people booed, jeered, demanded refunds and delighted in sharing their disappointment online. Times, Sunday Times They defended him when it was warranted, acknowledged concerns when apparent, shared their disappointments, voiced their hopes and retired him when it was fitting. Times, Sunday Times The only slight disappointment is on the Scottish ski runs, where wind and rain have made conditions unpleasant. Times, Sunday Times (2013) I have this weird feeling of slight disappointment. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Our slight disappointment is a tribute to the superb quality of what has gone before. Times, Sunday Times (2010) They also learn that neglect can harm plants and suffer disappointment when cats, foxes, pigeons and slugs wreak havoc overnight. The Sun Like any 85-year-old she has been bereaved and suffered disappointment as well as enjoying success. Times, Sunday Times Would appointing an acting head coach during the review phase have been a good idea to prop up centres suffering disappointment and uncertainty? Times, Sunday Times I hope he isn't in for a terrible disappointment. Times, Sunday Times But his leadership campaign has been a terrible disappointment. Times, Sunday Times It's a terrible disappointment, but he's a bit of a softie who cooks lasagne for his volunteers. Times, Sunday Times It was a terrible disappointment and most of the problems seemed to stem from its being simply too big. Times, Sunday Times You forked out a fortune to schlep through airports halfway across the planet, yet it was worse than your normal life, a terrible disappointment. Times, Sunday Times But burger fans were not deterred, instead voicing disappointment at the shortage. The Sun However, many senior bishops have voiced disappointment at his decision to resign. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He voiced disappointment in not getting a lead position, especially in the transport area. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 扫兴 Japanese: 失望 |
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