disappoint
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/
CEFR level B1Topic EmotionWord #2084 in the learning path
使失望
Definitions
v. To make someone unhappy by failing to meet their expectations.
使失望
Example
I knew cancelling our picnic would disappoint the children.
我知道取消野餐会让孩子们失望。
Public transport improvements may disappoint commuters if services remain unreliable despite substantial investment in new vehicles.
尽管大量资金投入了新车辆，若服务仍不可靠，公共交通的改善可能会让通勤者失望。
Collocations
- disappoint customers
- disappoint expectations
- never disappoint
Word family
- disappointment (n.)
- disappointed (adj.)
- disappointing (adj.)
Synonyms
- let down
Antonyms
- please
- delight
Usage tip
人感到失望用disappointed；事物令人失望用disappointing。
FAQ
- What does disappoint mean?
- To make someone unhappy by failing to meet their expectations.
- How is disappoint pronounced?
- UK /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/, US /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
