demoralization

[di.mɔrəlai'zeiʃən]

n. 道德颓废, 堕落, 士气沮丧

例句与用法：

The troops were thoroughly demoralized by this set-back.

这一挫败使部队士气丧失殆尽。

详细释义：

n.[U]

1. 道德败坏, 堕落

2. 士气低落