Level600
verb (動詞)
discourage
落胆させる、思いとどまらせる
💡 Usage & Nuance:
TOEICでは、困難な状況や課題が原因で、人々の士気を下げたり、特定の行動を思いとどまらせる文脈でよく使われます。
🔄 Paraphrase & Synonyms
deter
dishearten
dissuade
hinder
📝 Business Examples
The recent budget cuts may discourage employees from pursuing new projects.
最近の予算削減は、従業員が新しいプロジェクトを追求するのを思いとどまらせるかもしれません。
Part 5 Practice Quiz
Verify your vocabulary strength for "discourage"
The unexpected delays threatened to _______ the team's morale.
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説: 予期せぬ遅延はチームの士気を「落胆させる」と脅かす、という文脈が適切です。
English: Unexpected delays typically have a negative impact on morale, making 'discourage' the best fit.
English: Unexpected delays typically have a negative impact on morale, making 'discourage' the best fit.
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