vt.

1. 使泄气，使沮丧
   She was discouraged by setbacks.

   她因挫折而灰心了。

   Don't let one failure discourage you.

   不要因为一次失败就泄气。

2. 劝阻；打消[（+from）]
   We discouraged him from giving up the job.

   我们劝他不要放弃那份工作。

3. 阻挡，防止[（+from）]
   The rain discouraged us from going out.

   雨打消了我们外出的念头。

4. 不允许
   The principal discouraged unexcused absences.

   校长不准无故缺课。

v.

1. cause (someone) to lose confidence or enthusiasm.
2. prevent or try to prevent by showing disapproval or creating difficulties.
   ▸ (discourage someone from) persuade someone against (an action).