frus·trat·ing /-ˌtretɪŋ/
(adj.)挫折的
Frus·trate v. t. [imp. & p. p. Frustrated p. pr. & vb. n. Frustrating.]
1. To bring to nothing; to prevent from attaining a purpose; to disappoint; to defeat; to baffle; as, to frustrate a plan, design, or attempt; to frustrate the will or purpose.
Shall the adversary thus obtain
His end and frustrate thine ? --Milton.
2. To make null; to nullifly; to render invalid or of no effect; as, to frustrate a conveyance or deed.
Syn: -- To balk; thwart; foil; baffle; defeat.
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frustrating
adj 1: discouraging by hindering
2: preventing realization or attainment of a desire [syn: frustrative,
thwarting]