dismay /dɪsˈmeɪ/ star2 CET6 TEM4 (dismaying,dismayed,dismays)

• 1.  

  N-UNCOUNT（不可数名词） Dismay is a strong feeling of fear, worry, or sadness that is caused by something unpleasant and unexpected. 恐慌; 悲伤 [正式]

  例：

  Local politicians have reacted with dismay and indignation.

  当地政客们作出了恐慌和愤慨的反应。

• 2.  

  V-T（及物动词） If you are dismayed by something, it makes you feel afraid, worried, or sad. 使恐慌; 使悲伤 [正式]

  例：

  The committee was dismayed by what it had been told.

  该委员会被所告知的情况搞得焦虑不安。

• 3.  

  ADJ（形容词） dismayed 恐慌的; 悲伤的

  例：

  He was dismayed at the cynicism of the youngsters.

  他对年轻人们的愤世嫉俗感到伤心焦虑。