dis·con·cert /ˌdɪskənˈsɚ/
(vt.)使困惑,使倉皇失措,破壞
Dis·con·cert v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disconcerted; p. pr. & vb. n. Disconcerting.]
1. To break up the harmonious progress of; to throw into disorder or confusion; as, the emperor disconcerted the plans of his enemy.
2. To confuse the faculties of; to disturb the composure of; to discompose; to abash.
The embrace disconcerted the daughter-in-law somewhat, as the caresses of old gentlemen unshorn and perfumed with tobacco might well do. --Thackeray.
Syn: -- To discompose; derange; ruffle; confuse; disturb; defeat; frustrate.
Dis·con·cert n. Want of concert; disagreement.
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disconcert
v 1: cause to feel embarrassment; "The constant attention of the
young man confused her" [syn: confuse, flurry, put
off]
2: cause to lose one's composure [syn: upset, discompose, untune,
discomfit]