frustration
/frʌˈstreɪʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic EmotionWord #4047 in the learning path
受挫感；懊恼
Definitions
n. Annoyance caused by being unable to achieve what you want.
受挫感；懊恼
Example
She sighed in frustration when the printer jammed again.
打印机又卡纸了，她懊恼地叹了口气。
Repeated delays in public transport can increase commuters' frustration and reduce their confidence in local services.
公共交通反复延误会加剧通勤者的挫败感，降低他们对当地服务的信心。
Collocations
- in frustration
- a sense of frustration
- express frustration
- growing frustration
Word family
- frustrate (v.)
- frustrated (adj.)
- frustrating (adj.)
Synonyms
- annoyance
- exasperation
Antonyms
- satisfaction
Usage tip
人感到frustrated；令人受挫的事物是frustrating。
FAQ
- What does frustration mean?
- Annoyance caused by being unable to achieve what you want.
- How is frustration pronounced?
- UK /frʌˈstreɪʃən/, US /frʌˈstreɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
