Definitions
n. Shock and disappointment caused by something unexpected and unpleasant.
惊愕；沮丧
v. To make someone feel shocked and disappointed.
使惊愕；使沮丧
Example
To my dismay, the cake collapsed in the oven.
令我沮丧的是，蛋糕在烤箱里塌了。
Residents expressed dismay at plans to replace their local park with a large commercial development.
对于将当地公园改建成大型商业项目的计划，居民们表示震惊和失望。
Collocations
- to someone's dismay
- express dismay
- be dismayed at
Word family
- dismayed (adj.)
- dismaying (adj.)
Synonyms
- consternation
- distress
Antonyms
- delight
Usage tip
名词通常不可数；to one's dismay意为令人沮丧的是。
FAQ
- What does dismay mean?
- Shock and disappointment caused by something unexpected and unpleasant. To make someone feel shocked and disappointed.
- How is dismay pronounced?
- UK /dɪsˈmeɪ/, US /dɪsˈmeɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
