| 单词 | frustrating |
| 释义 | frustrating (once / 2902 pages) adj Frustrating things are the ones that discourage or disappoint you. It's frustrating to finally get your driver's license only to realize you can't afford to pay for insurance on your car. If you find people frustrating, it's often because they refuse to help or listen to you. You might find it frustrating to talk to your cranky grandfather or to be called the wrong name day after day by your forgetful English teacher. Frustrating situations are usually ones that keep you from achieving your goals. The Latin root word is frustrari, "to deceive or disappoint," from frustra, "in vain or in error." WORD FAMILYfrustrating: frustratingly+/frustrate: frustrated, frustrates, frustrating, frustration, frustrative/frustrated: frustratedly/frustration: frustrations USAGE EXAMPLESFor people targeted by Internet “trolls,” the absence of a clear solution is often the most frustrating part. Washington Post(Jan 02, 2017) “It’s been frustrating for both the kids and myself.” Washington Times(Dec 31, 2016) It was a frustrating night for Kansas freshman Josh Jackson, a potential No. 1 pick in next year’s NBA draft. Washington Times(Dec 30, 2016) 1adj preventing realization or attainment of a desire Syn frustrative, thwarting preventative, preventive tending to prevent or hinder 2adj discouraging by hindering Syn discouraging depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action |
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