disconcert

英 [ˌdɪskənˈsɜːt]

美 [ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrt]

v.  使不安; 使困惑; 使尴尬

过去式：disconcerted　过去分词：disconcerted　现在分词：disconcerting　第三人称单数：disconcerts　

TOEFLGRETEM8

BNC.23723 / COCA.26384

牛津词典

verb

• 使不安；使困惑；使尴尬
  to make sb feel anxious, confused or embarrassed
  1. His answer rather disconcerted her.
     他的回答使她颇感难堪。

柯林斯词典

• VERB 使不安;使困惑;使尴尬
  If somethingdisconcertsyou, it makes you feel anxious, confused, or embarrassed.
  1. Antony's wry smile disconcerted Sutcliffe...
     安东尼的怪笑让萨克利夫不知所措。
  2. The ambassador was clearly disconcerted by the British reaction.
     显然，英国的反应让这位大使很不安。

英英释义

verb

• cause to lose one's composure
  Synonym:upsetdiscomposeuntunediscomfit
• cause to feel embarrassment
  1. The constant attention of the young man confused her
  Synonym:confuseflurryput off

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