| 词组 | disappointment |
| 释义 | disappointment /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/ noun 1. a feeling of unhappiness because something is not as good as you expected, or has not happened in the way you hopedadjectivesgreat/huge/deep disappointment There was great disappointment among the fans when England lost.bitter disappointment (=in which you feel very unhappy and upset) She could not hide her bitter disappointment at not being chosen for the job.extreme disappointment She expressed her extreme disappointment at the court’s decision.obvious disappointment “Are you leaving?” he asked with obvious disappointment.verbsfeel disappointment It’s only natural to feel disappointment when this sort of thing happens.express disappointment (=say that you are disappointed) They expressed disappointment at the company’s pay offer.hide/conceal your disappointment She turned away quickly to hide her disappointment.avoid disappointment We recommend that you book early to avoid disappointment.overcome your disappointment (=stop feeling disappointed) He eventually overcame his disappointment.share sb’s disappointment We all shared her disappointment when she didn’t get the job.be doomed to disappointment (=be sure to be disappointed) If you expect too much, you will be doomed to disappointment.prepositionsto sb’s disappointment To Edward’s disappointment, Gina was not at the party.disappointment at sth The victim’s family expressed anger and disappointment at the verdict of ‘not guilty’.disappointment with sth/sb He was painfully aware of his father’s disappointment with him.disappointment over/about sth There was a lot of disappointment over the cancellation of the project. | She felt huge disappointment about her failed marriage.phrasesa sense/feeling of disappointment There is a sense of deep disappointment at the team’s performance.a look of disappointment She couldn’t 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.2. someone or something that is not as good as you hoped or expectedadjectivesa big disappointment I was a big disappointment to my parents.a huge/great/massive disappointment His latest film is a massive disappointment.a bitter disappointment Not getting into university was a bitter disappointment to my brother.a terrible disappointment It must be a terrible disappointment to lose a final.a severe/grave disappointment The unemployment figures are a grave disappointment for the government.verbscome as a disappointment If you are looking for quiet beaches, the island may come as a disappointment.prove/turn out to be a disappointment (=be shown to be a disappointment) The job proved a disappointment and she left after only six months.prepositionsa disappointment to/for sb The cut in funding came as a huge disappointment to us. | The concert was a real disappointment for many fans.phrasesbe something of a disappointment (=be rather disappointing) After her brilliant last novel, this one was something of a disappointment. |
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