frustrate
/frʌˈstreɪt/ · /ˈfrʌstreɪt/
CEFR level B2Topic EmotionWord #4786 in the learning path
使沮丧；使懊恼
Definitions
v. Make someone annoyed because they cannot achieve what they want.
使沮丧；使懊恼
v. Prevent a plan or effort from succeeding.
阻挠；挫败
Example
These constant delays frustrate everyone waiting for the bus.
这样一再延误，让所有等公交车的人都很烦躁。
Complicated application procedures can frustrate small business owners who need financial support to expand their operations.
繁琐的申请程序会让需要资金支持来扩大经营的小企业主感到沮丧。
Collocations
- frustrate efforts
- frustrate a plan
- deeply frustrated
Word family
- frustration (n.)
- frustrated (adj.)
- frustrating (adj.)
Synonyms
- annoy
- thwart
Usage tip
人感到沮丧用 frustrated；事情令人沮丧用 frustrating。
FAQ
- What does frustrate mean?
- Make someone annoyed because they cannot achieve what they want. Prevent a plan or effort from succeeding.
- How is frustrate pronounced?
- UK /frʌˈstreɪt/, US /ˈfrʌstreɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
