1. To take away this discouragement, I resolved to dig into the surface of the earth, and so make a declivity. 为了扫除这个障碍，我决定把地面掘平，掘成一个向下斜的土坡。
2. To persist in or remain constant to a purpose, an idea, or a task in the face of obstacles or discouragement. 坚持不懈，锲而不舍在面临阻碍或挫折时，坚持或永久保存一个目标、想法或任务。
3. This mistake probably seems obvious, but as anyone who's been on a lengthy job hunt can tell you, discouragement is easy to come by. 这个错误大概是显而易见，但是正如任何一位曾经长期求职的人会对你说的一样，气馁很容易出现。
英英解释
n.
1. the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
2. the expression of opposition and disapproval
3. the act of discouraging
