| 释义 |
cha·grin
I. \shəˈgrin, Brit usually ˈshagrin or shəˈgrēn\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: French, from chagrin, adjective
1. obsolete : disturbance of mind resulting from care or anxiety : worry : depression of spirits : melancholy
2.
a. : vexation, disquietude, or distress of mind brought on by humiliation, hurt pride, disappointment, or consciousness of failure or error
< the unhappy defects of her family, a subject of yet heavier chagrin — Jane Austen >
b. chagrins plural, archaic : circumstances causing chagrin : troubles, vexations
< so many additional inconveniences and chagrins — Alexander Pope >
II. adjective
Etymology: French, sad
obsolete : chagrined
III. \shəˈgrin, Brit usually shəˈgrēn or ˈshagrin\ transitive verb
(chagrined also chagrinned ; chagrined also chagrinned ; chagrining also chagrinning ; chagrins)
Etymology: probably from French chagriner, from chagrin, adjective
1. archaic : to cause to feel anxiety : trouble, grieve
2. : to vex through humiliation, hurt pride, or disappointment
< their increasing neglect of his welfare chagrins him > |