demotivate

demotivate的音标为[ˌdɪməˈtɪˌveɪt]，基本翻译为“使失去积极性；使泄气”。

速记技巧：可以将该单词拆分为“de-”和“motivate”两个部分，“de-”表示否定，而“motivate”意为“激励”。因此，可以将该单词理解为“否定激励”，从而更好地记忆。

Demotivate的词源可以追溯到拉丁语“de-” (表示“向下”) 和“motio” (表示“移动”或“激励”) 。因此，该词的含义是“使向下移动”或“使失去激励”。

变化形式：通常为形容词形式，即de-motivated。

相关单词：

1. Disappoint：这个词与“motivate”相反，表示使失望或失去动力。其词源可以追溯到拉丁语“dis-”（表示“相反”或“不”）和“pati” （表示“忍受”或“承受”）结合而成。

2. Inertia：这个词来源于拉丁语“in-”（表示“不”或“没有”）和“motus” （表示“运动”或“动力”）结合而成，意为“没有动力”或“惯性”。

3. Dishearten：这个词表示使失去勇气或信心，其词源可以追溯到拉丁语“dis-”（表示“相反”或“不”）和“hearten” （表示“使振奋”）。

4. Disillusion：这个词表示使失去幻想或信仰，其词源可以追溯到拉丁语“dis-”（表示“相反”或“不”）和“illusion” （表示“幻想”或“错觉”）。

5. Apathy：这个词表示缺乏热情或兴趣，其词源可以追溯到希腊语“a-”（表示“无”或“不”）和“pathos” （表示“感情”或“情感”）。

6. Disengage：这个词表示使脱离或退出，其词源可以追溯到拉丁语“dis-”（表示“相反”或“不”）和“engage” （表示“参与”或“连接”）。

7. Dislodge：这个词表示使移开或摆脱，其词源可以追溯到拉丁语“dis-”（表示“相反”或“不”）和“lodge” （表示“住处”或“安置”）。

8. Disperse：这个词表示分散或驱散，其词源可以追溯到拉丁语“dis-”（表示“相反”或“不”）和“sparens” （表示“聚集”或“聚集物”）。

9. Disillusionment：这个词表示幻灭或失望，其词源与上述单词相同，都与拉丁语中的"dis-illusion"有关。

10. Disengagement：这个词是一个名词，表示脱离战斗、工作或其他活动的过程，其词源与上述单词相同，都与拉丁语中的"dis-engage"有关。

常用短语：

1. demotivate sb from doing sth

2. demotivate sb

3. be demotivated

4. be demotivated by sth

5. be demotivated to do sth

6. be demotivated oneself

7. be demotivated oneself from doing sth

双语例句：

1. The teacher"s negative comments demotivated me from participating in the class discussion.

2. The failure to reach my goal demotivated me.

3. I was demotivated by the long hours of work.

4. I was demotivated by my lack of progress in my studies.

5. I am demotivated myself from doing my homework because it is boring.

6. I am demotivated myself from exercising because it is difficult.

7. The thought of having to work a 9-5 job demotivates me from pursuing my career goals.

英文小作文：

Title: The Power of Motivation and Demotivation

Motivation and demotivation are powerful forces that shape our lives and determine our success or failure. We all face situations that can demotivate us, whether it"s a challenging task, a setback, or a lack of progress, but it"s how we respond to these situations that determines our success.

On the other hand, motivation is what drives us to overcome obstacles and achieve our goals. It"s that inner drive that keeps us going when things get tough and helps us persevere when faced with challenges. When we are motivated, we are able to push beyond our limitations and achieve things we never thought possible.

However, motivation and demotivation are not just external forces, they can also be internal. We can demotivate ourselves by giving up too easily or by not setting realistic goals. Conversely, we can motivate ourselves by setting challenging goals and pushing ourselves to achieve them, even when faced with obstacles and setbacks.

In conclusion, motivation and demotivation are essential forces that shape our lives and determine our success or failure. It"s important to recognize when we are being demotivated and take steps to address it, while also motivating ourselves to achieve our goals and reach our full potential.