vt.使泄气，使意志消沉，使士气低落

原形：demoralize第三人称单数：demoralizes过去式：demoralized过去分词：demoralized现在分词：demoralizing

The team's constant defeats began to demoralize the players, leaving them questioning their abilities.
这支球队不断的失败开始打击他们的士气，让他们对自己的能力产生怀疑。
After losing three games in a row, the coach tried to boost morale instead of demoralizing the team further.
在连输三场比赛后，教练试图提振士气，而不是继续打击团队的斗志。
The harsh criticism from the boss completely demoralized the employees, causing a decrease in productivity.
老板严厉的批评彻底挫败了员工们的积极性，导致工作效率下降。
The manager's pessimistic outlook seemed to demoralize the sales force, making it difficult for them to meet targets.
经理的悲观态度似乎使销售团队士气低落，难以达到销售目标。
The demoralizing effect of unemployment on people's mental health is a serious concern for policymakers.
失业对人们心理健康产生的打击对政策制定者来说是一个严重的问题。
She was demoralized after receiving her rejection letter from the prestigious university, but she refused to give up.
收到名牌大学的拒信后，她感到沮丧，但拒绝放弃。
The continuous setbacks in the project had a demoralizing impact on the team, leading to low morale and frustration.
项目中的持续挫折对团队士气产生了负面影响，导致士气低落和沮丧。
The company's poor financial performance led to a demoralizing workplace atmosphere, causing many employees to seek employment elsewhere.
公司糟糕的财务状况导致工作场所气氛低迷，许多员工选择离职。
The demoralizing news about the war made it hard for civilians to maintain any sense of optimism.
战争的坏消息让平民百姓很难保持乐观情绪。
The teacher's dismissive attitude towards the students' efforts only served to demoralize them further.
老师对学生努力的轻视只会进一步打击他们的自信心。