dis·ap·point·ment /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
  失望,挫折;令人失望的事
  Dis·ap·point·ment n.
  1. The act of disappointing, or the state of being disappointed; defeat or failure of expectation or hope; miscarriage of design or plan; frustration.
     If we hope for things of which we have not thoroughly considered the value, our disappointment will be greater than our pleasure in the fruition of them.   --Addison.
     In disappointment thou canst bless.   --Keble.
  2. That which disappoints.
  Syn: -- Miscarriage; frustration; balk.
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  disappointment
       n 1: a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your
            expectations are not realized; "his hopes were so high
            he was doomed to disappointment" [syn: letdown]
       2: an act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone [syn: dashing
          hopes]