disappointment

Word family noun disappointment adjective disappointed disappointing verb disappoint adverb disappointingly

dis·ap·point·ment /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/ noun

1 [uncountableU]DISAPPOINTED a feeling of unhappiness because something is not as good as you expected, or has not happened in the way you hoped 失望，扫兴，沮丧

He could see the disappointment in her eyes.

他看到了她眼中的失望。

to somebody’s (great) disappointment

To Edward’s disappointment, Gina never turned up at the party.

让爱德华感到扫兴的是，吉娜始终没在聚会上出现。

disappointment at/with/over etc

the managers’ disappointment with the results

经理对此结果的失望

Several people expressed disappointment at the delay.

有好几个人对这次延误表示失望。

disappointment that

her disappointment that she hadn’t been picked

她对落选感到的失望

She hid her bitter disappointment.

她把深深的沮丧掩饰起来。

2 [countableC]DISAPPOINTED someone or something that is not as good as you hoped or expected 令人失望的人[事]

The movie was kind of a disappointment.

那部电影有些让人失望。

great/bitter disappointment

The loss was a bitter disappointment.

这次失利让人非常失望。

disappointment to

She felt she was a disappointment to her family.

她觉得自己让家人失望了。

disappointment for

The team’s performance has been a disappointment for the fans.

球队的表现让球迷感到失望。

n COLLOCATIONS

adjectives

great/huge/deep disappointment

There was great disappointment when we lost the game.

bitter disappointment (=feeling disappointed in a very unhappy and upset way)

The fans felt bitter disappointment at England's failure to qualify for the finals.

verbs

express disappointment

The US expressed disappointment at the outcome of the talks.

hide your disappointment (also conceal your disappointment formal)

She turned away quickly to hide her disappointment.

avoid disappointment

We recommend you book early to avoid disappointment.

be doomed to disappointment (=be sure to be disappointed)

If you expect too much, you will be doomed to disappointment.

share somebody's disappointment

We all shared her disappointment in failing to get the job.

phrases

a sense/feeling of disappointment

For days he couldn't get over his sense of deep disappointment.

a look of disappointment

She didn't attempt to hide the look of disappointment on her face.

a twinge of disappointment (=a small feeling of disappointment)

She felt a twinge of disappointment at not getting first prize.

Examples from the Corpus

disappointment• The Giants have been a disappointment all season.• Home-baked pizza is often a disappointment because of one simple error: too much sauce.• Julie tried to smile, but her disappointment showed through.• For much of the way he talked about his disappointment, going over the details of his discussions with Gorbachev.• The Kurd made a long noise in his throat which she presumed to indicate disappointment.• The headmistress looked at the envelope in her hand with interested disappointment.• Inevitably, the result is disappointment and loss of confidence by those being served.• I felt a sharp stab of disappointment and was surprised and angry at myself.• The one single disappointment to Stanley during his recovery was his inability to read.• But despite enthusiasm and hard work, disappointment and disillusion are the main reward.

bitter disappointment• There is no doubt that the outcome of that long campaign, the Act itself, was a bitter disappointment to working-class radicals.• The news was a bitter disappointment to NASA employees.• This was a bitter disappointment to Oliver, but his new friends were still as kind to him as ever.• Bishop carefully watched as first bitter disappointment and then professional concern chased startled horror from the woman's face.• Even in pure mathematics, he met with one bitter disappointment.• Except, of course, for the bitter disappointment of his day lilies.• Their bitter disappointment with Netanyahu and his government was not primarily political.• At this point he was overcome with bitter disappointment.• To your bitter disappointment your request to go to a meeting in another town is turned down. 7.

great/bitter disappointment• It would have been a great disappointment if some one hadn't taken Don's place.• There is no doubt that the outcome of that long campaign, the Act itself, was a bitter disappointment to working-class radicals.• Disposal of the birds would cause great disappointment.• Even in pure mathematics, he met with one bitter disappointment.• Except, of course, for the bitter disappointment of his day lilies.• At this point he was overcome with bitter disappointment.• To your bitter disappointment your request to go to a meeting in another town is turned down. 7.

词汇	disappointment
释义	disappointment Word family noun disappointment adjective disappointed disappointing verb disappoint adverb disappointingly dis·ap·point·ment /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/ ●●○ noun 1 [uncountableU]DISAPPOINTED a feeling of unhappiness because something is not as good as you expected, or has not happened in the way you hoped 失望，扫兴，沮丧 He could see the disappointment in her eyes. 他看到了她眼中的失望。 to somebody’s (great) disappointment To Edward’s disappointment, Gina never turned up at the party. 让爱德华感到扫兴的是，吉娜始终没在聚会上出现。 disappointment at/with/over etc the managers’ disappointment with the results 经理对此结果的失望 Several people expressed disappointment at the delay. 有好几个人对这次延误表示失望。 disappointment that her disappointment that she hadn’t been picked 她对落选感到的失望 She hid her bitter disappointment. 她把深深的沮丧掩饰起来。 2 [countableC]DISAPPOINTED someone or something that is not as good as you hoped or expected 令人失望的人[事] The movie was kind of a disappointment. 那部电影有些让人失望。 great/bitter disappointment The loss was a bitter disappointment. 这次失利让人非常失望。 disappointment to She felt she was a disappointment to her family. 她觉得自己让家人失望了。 disappointment for The team’s performance has been a disappointment for the fans. 球队的表现让球迷感到失望。 n COLLOCATIONS adjectives great/huge/deep disappointment There was great disappointment when we lost the game. bitter disappointment (=feeling disappointed in a very unhappy and upset way) The fans felt bitter disappointment at England's failure to qualify for the finals. verbs express disappointment The US expressed disappointment at the outcome of the talks. hide your disappointment (also conceal your disappointment formal) She turned away quickly to hide her disappointment. avoid disappointment We recommend you book early to avoid disappointment. be doomed to disappointment (=be sure to be disappointed) If you expect too much, you will be doomed to disappointment. share somebody's disappointment We all shared her disappointment in failing to get the job. phrases a sense/feeling of disappointment For days he couldn't get over his sense of deep disappointment. a look of disappointment She didn't attempt to hide the look of disappointment on her face. a twinge of disappointment (=a small feeling of disappointment) She felt a twinge of disappointment at not getting first prize. Examples from the Corpus disappointment• The Giants have been a disappointment all season.• Home-baked pizza is often a disappointment because of one simple error: too much sauce.• Julie tried to smile, but her disappointment showed through.• For much of the way he talked about his disappointment, going over the details of his discussions with Gorbachev.• The Kurd made a long noise in his throat which she presumed to indicate disappointment.• The headmistress looked at the envelope in her hand with interested disappointment.• Inevitably, the result is disappointment and loss of confidence by those being served.• I felt a sharp stab of disappointment and was surprised and angry at myself.• The one single disappointment to Stanley during his recovery was his inability to read.• But despite enthusiasm and hard work, disappointment and disillusion are the main reward. bitter disappointment• There is no doubt that the outcome of that long campaign, the Act itself, was a bitter disappointment to working-class radicals.• The news was a bitter disappointment to NASA employees.• This was a bitter disappointment to Oliver, but his new friends were still as kind to him as ever.• Bishop carefully watched as first bitter disappointment and then professional concern chased startled horror from the woman's face.• Even in pure mathematics, he met with one bitter disappointment.• Except, of course, for the bitter disappointment of his day lilies.• Their bitter disappointment with Netanyahu and his government was not primarily political.• At this point he was overcome with bitter disappointment.• To your bitter disappointment your request to go to a meeting in another town is turned down. 7. great/bitter disappointment• It would have been a great disappointment if some one hadn't taken Don's place.• There is no doubt that the outcome of that long campaign, the Act itself, was a bitter disappointment to working-class radicals.• Disposal of the birds would cause great disappointment.• Even in pure mathematics, he met with one bitter disappointment.• Except, of course, for the bitter disappointment of his day lilies.• At this point he was overcome with bitter disappointment.• To your bitter disappointment your request to go to a meeting in another town is turned down. 7.
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