demoralizing /dɪˈmɒrəˌlaɪzɪŋ/

BRIT also demoralising

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  ADJ If something is demoralizing, it makes you lose so much confidence in what you are doing that you want to give up. 使人泄气的

  例：

  Losing their star player was another demoralizing blow for the team.

  对球队来说，失去一名主力球员是又一个挫伤锐气的打击。