discountenance

discountenance的音标是[ˌdɪskontoʊnɪˈnɑːns]，基本翻译是“轻视；藐视；使丢脸”。速记技巧是：可以将单词拆分记忆，注意重读和轻读部分。

英文单词“discountenance”的词源主要有以下几个：

1. 词根“discount”（折扣）：这个单词来自于金融领域，表示打折或减价。

2. 词根“-ance”（表示状态或行为）：这是英语中的一个词根，表示一种行为或状态。

变化形式：在拼写上，“discountenance”通常被写作“dis-countenance”，其中“dis-”是一个常见的前缀，表示否定或相反。

相关单词：

1. “discount”（折扣）：这个单词与“discountenance”有密切关系，它来自于“discount”这个词根，表示打折或减价。

2. “undercut”（低于成本价销售）：这个单词也与“discount”有关，它表示以低于成本价销售商品，从而对其他销售商造成压力，迫使他们也降价。

3. “penny-pinching”（小气）：这个单词来自于“discount”和“pinch”，表示过分节省，不愿意花费任何一分钱。

4. “price-cut”（降价）：这个单词来自于“price”和“cut”，表示降低商品价格以吸引更多的顾客。

5. “discounting”（折扣计算）：这个单词表示对商品或服务的价格进行折扣的计算方法。

6. “discountability”（可折扣性）：这个单词表示商品或服务是否可以打折的性质。

7. “discountability factor”（折扣因素）：这个单词表示影响商品或服务是否可以打折的因素。

8. “discounted”（打折的）：这个形容词表示商品或服务已经打折了的性质。

9. “undercutting”（低于成本价销售的行为）：这个动词表示采取低于成本价销售的行为来对其他销售商施加压力。

10. “penny-pinching behavior”（过分节省的行为）：这个名词短语表示一种过分节省的行为，不愿意花费任何一分钱。

常用短语：

1. discountenance sb. 使某人感到羞愧

2. be discountenanced by sth. 因某事而感到沮丧

3. discountenance sth. 贬低某事

4. discountenance sb. from sth. 从某事上排除某人

5. discountenance sth. with sth. 用某事贬低某物

6. discountenance sb./sth. with a look 用眼神贬低某人/某物

7. discountenance sb./sth. with words 用言语贬低某人/某物

例句：

1. His words were enough to discountenance me from participating in the competition.

2. She was deeply discountenanced by the failure of her project.

3. His actions were a clear attempt to discountenance her opinion.

4. His words were enough to discountenance her from taking the job.

5. She was dismayed to see that her boss had been discountening her work.

6. His refusal to listen to her opinion was a clear attempt to discountenance her.

7. The teacher"s disapproving look was enough to discountenance him from asking for help again.

英文小作文：

Discountenance: The Impact of Shame on Our Mental Health

Discountenance, the act of belittling or devaluing someone or something, can have a profound impact on our mental health and self-esteem. When we feel discountened, we experience a sense of shame that can lead to feelings of inadequacy and inferiority. This can have a negative impact on our confidence, self-esteem, and overall well-being.

On a personal level, being discountened by others can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness, as we struggle to cope with the negative feedback and lack of validation. At work or in social settings, being discountened by colleagues or friends can lead to a sense of alienation and disconnection, affecting our ability to form healthy relationships and thrive in our work environment.

The key to overcoming discountenance and its negative effects is to be aware of it and to take steps to address it positively. We can start by being more empathetic and understanding when someone is being discountened, offering support and validation instead of criticism or negativity. We can also work to promote positive dialogue and respectful disagreement, encouraging open and honest communication that fosters mutual understanding and respect.

By taking these steps, we can help create a more inclusive and supportive environment that encourages everyone to feel valued and respected, reducing the negative impact of discountenance on our mental health and well-being.