Discompose



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• v.使失态, 慌张
• ［英］ v.使失态, 慌张 ( to disturb the calm or poise of)
• ［类］ discompose : pacific / fabricate : authentic ( 使不安没有平静 / 捏造没有真实)
• ［记］ dis+compose ( 组合, 沉着) -> 不沉着 -> 慌张

Webster Collegiate

transitive verb

• Etymology: Middle English
• Date: 15th century
• 1. to destroy the composure of
• 2. to disturb the order of
• ? discomposure noun
• Synonyms:
  • discompose, disquiet, disturb, perturb, agitate, upset, fluster mean to destroy capacity for collected thought or decisive action. discompose implies some degree of loss of self-control or self-confidence especially through emotional stress <discomposed by the loss of his beloved wife>. disquiet suggests loss of sense of security or peace of mind<the disquieting news of factories closing>. disturb implies interference with one's mental processes caused by worry, perplexity, or interruption<the discrepancy in accounts disturbed me>. perturb implies deep disturbance of mind and emotions<perturbed by her husband's strange behavior>. agitate suggests obvious external signs of nervous or emotional excitement<in his agitated state we could see he was unable to work>. upset implies the disturbance of normal or habitual functioning by disappointment, distress, or grief<the family's constant bickering upsets the youngest child>. fluster suggests bewildered agitation<his declaration of love completely flustered her>.

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