Discomfit
Discomfit 是一个动词。它比 embarrass (尴尬) 程度稍深，暗示一种由于突发状况而感到的手足无措或计划被打乱。
- The unexpected question seemed to discomfit the speaker. (那个出人意料的问题似乎让演讲者感到有些尴尬。)
- He was discomfited by her direct and honest answers. (她那直接而诚实的回答让他感到局促不安。)
- Our plans were completely discomfited by the sudden change in weather. (我们的计划因天气的突然变化而彻底受挫。)
- 前缀：
dis-(相反/破坏) - 词根：
-comfit-(完成/准备，如 confection) - 含义：破坏已准备好的状态 -> 使尴尬/挫败。
联想 comfort (舒服)。Dis- (不) + comfort -> 让人感觉不舒服、不自在，就是 discomfit。
The prosecutor’s evidence was enough to discomfit the witness and force him to admit the truth. (检察官的证据足以让证人感到手足无措，并迫使他承认真相。)