| 单词 | discouragingly |
| 例句 | He located Hubbard Glacier, which looked discouragingly far away from Seward. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z This is a discouragingly limp movie where nothing is at stake. "Scott Pilgrim" conjures a limp comic-book world 2010-07-23T21:00:00Z No Doubt Stout goes into the piquant BBQ sauce that moistened pulled pork, or tried to: the stringy meat was discouragingly tough. New Lake City brewpub is a 'hopping' place 2012-10-11T21:09:23Z This is a discouragingly limp movie in which nothing is at stake. Scott Pilgrim vs the adults 2010-08-05T13:50:00Z Sometimes, despite all the acceptance and gentle-eyed self-appraisal, you put on your best tight-as-you-dare dress to find — discouragingly, irrefutably — that when you walk, your rump looks like two hams rumbling in a sack. Sexy dresses that barely fit 2013-01-02T00:30:00Z With the price of synthetic fertilizer now discouragingly high for some farmers, he said, his plant has more orders than it’s able to supply. Maggots key to crisis-time fertilizer for Ugandan farmers 2022-09-18T04:00:00Z Instead of reporting the number of people vaccinated — discouragingly, only 62 percent of the population is fully vaccinated; far fewer with boosters — why not highlight the number of people unvaccinated? Opinion | Readers critique The Post: This photo of Biden seemed to continue a false narrative 2021-12-31T05:00:00Z It was more of the same, discouragingly, for the Giants. Analysis | Week 2 NFL Power Rankings: Saints and Steelers crash the top 5 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z More recently, as understanding of the pandemic develops, that metric is shifting, discouragingly, to months – even years. 'Focus on right now': how to mentally prepare for more Covid-19 uncertainty 2020-05-05T04:00:00Z Admittedly, prohibiting e-bikes and e-scooters from the bike paths is a very small step on a journey that is discouragingly long. Opinion | Motorized bikes are just one more way to cure us of peace and quiet 2019-07-15T04:00:00Z Here, there is talk not of imminent innovation but of discouragingly minute work proceeding on many slow-moving fronts over decades. Can We Live Longer but Stay Younger? 2019-05-13T04:00:00Z Gas station signs are showing some discouragingly high numbers these days, with gas prices nationally now averaging $2.84 a gallon — up 40 cents from a year ago and the highest mark since 2014. Let market, not government, drive energy prices 2018-05-21T04:00:00Z But a growing number doubt that Woods will be able to start at Augusta, especially after his friend Steve Stricker discouragingly said on Tuesday, “I don’t think he’s doing that well right now physically.” If Tiger Woods called it quits ... - Golf Digest 2017-03-09T05:00:00Z Both those characters have been given a superfluous mystery plot this season that will feel discouragingly familiar to anyone who lived through Friday Night Lights' second season. Review: Can The Knick cure its own dark protagonist? 2015-10-15T04:00:00Z All of them were pilloried in the press for their discouragingly low numbers. Behind Silicon Valley's Self-Critical Tone on Diversity, a Lack of Progress 2015-06-28T04:00:00Z His weak and passive rhetorical reaction to the beheading of American journalist James Foley was a discouragingly missed opportunity. Stopping the worst people on Earth The idea that sustainability is still the message, but that all local or grass-fed may not be the answer, is discouragingly hard for some to accept. A Cuisine for the Age of Us - the Anthropocene 2014-07-02T04:00:00Z But still — seven playoff appearances in the last 14 seasons, no victories beyond the first round and, most discouragingly, no new stadium, and not even a shovel in the ground. On Baseball: With the Same Old Stadium, Same Successful Approach, A’s Soldier On 2014-02-04T18:46:50Z More important, the claim frames the issue in a discouragingly limited fashion. The Trade: Soothing Words on ‘Too Big to Fail’ but With Little Meaning 2013-12-11T19:09:15Z But she warned that success rates were "discouragingly low". Call for clarity on IVF 'heartbreak' 2013-10-25T16:59:16Z The list is discouragingly long: crumbling infrastructure, inadequate educational performance, stifling regulation and a cumbersome tax system. Economix Blog: Behind the New View of Globalization 2012-08-29T18:25:22Z In the Senate the bill met with neither sneers nor opposition, but its progress was discouragingly slow. Inventors 2012-02-08T03:00:16.647Z J. G. Dawson, M. D. The author starts out rather discouragingly by regarding his hypothesis as an axiom. Adenoids and Diseased Tonsils Their Effect on General Intelligence 2012-01-28T03:00:25.603Z "There'll be a head-wind all the way," he said discouragingly, "and wi' that and a heavy ground sea we'll be brave an' wet before we reach the Bishop, brave an' wet." Miranda of the Balcony A Story 2012-01-28T03:00:24.760Z She describes success rates as "discouragingly low", leaving two thirds of would-be mothers and fathers with the heartbreak of "failure" after each cycle of IVF. Call for clarity on IVF 'heartbreak' 2013-10-25T16:59:16Z Then they assemble in the forward lounge for a talk on procedure given by three of the discouragingly capable staff members. Margaret Atwood: “Stone Mattress.” 2011-12-12T05:00:00Z Much that has been billed as “progressive,” “authentic,” “balanced,” “developmental,” “student-centered,” “hands on,” “differentiated,” or “discovery based” turns out to be discouragingly traditional. How children?s ?play? is being sneakily redefined 2011-11-16T09:00:00Z But these events might play a discouragingly small role in his re-election bid, even if they burnish his eventual place in history. Obama?s record on Iraq, terror, bin Laden, may do little in next year?s jobs-driven election 2011-10-22T07:40:32Z "Some day hope will die out in your heart," he said discouragingly. The Angel of the Gila: A Tale of Arizona 2011-10-16T02:00:17.623Z This letter was shown to M. Marbois, Secretary of the French Legation, who spoke discouragingly. The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. I. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England; to which is added a Sketch of Paine by William Cobbett 2011-10-12T02:00:38.787Z Miami did not earn a passing grade in its season opener against New England; most discouragingly, several Dolphins players had heat cramps late in the game. The Fifth Down: Week 2 N.F.L. Matchups 2011-09-16T13:00:34Z As an educational system, life is decidedly not up to date; the curriculum lacks flexibility, and the list of easy electives and "snap" courses is discouragingly brief. The Main Chance 2011-08-26T02:00:27.127Z Propagation by seed is limited to the efforts to obtain new varieties after cross-fertilization, and is a discouragingly slow and uncertain process. Making a Rose Garden 2011-07-29T02:00:21.533Z "In spite of significant efforts in a number of countries and regions, many metal recycling rates are discouragingly low," the report states. U.N. Calls for More Metals Recycling 2011-05-26T17:45:02.777Z It was discouragingly fine and handsome to the girl. Rose of Dutcher's Coolly 2011-04-10T02:00:07.273Z They can be seen through the doors and windows, pacing the platform; they return, some of them, and one scans their expressions eagerly—they are discouragingly blank. Peeps at People 2011-03-26T02:00:17.597Z "With the necessary servants that would cost a good deal," replies Elsa, discouragingly. Felix Lanzberg's Expiation 2011-03-15T02:00:14.763Z It can be easily understood that with their lack of knowledge of the necessity for thorough cleanliness in the surgical sense, such an operation might readily be followed by discouragingly fatal results. Makers of Modern Medicine 2011-03-05T03:00:29.580Z “It’s discouragingly easy to nudge them in that direction.” Well: Phys Ed: More Bone (and Less Fat) Through Exercise 2011-02-02T05:01:49Z “Oh, that same picture has been in the window for months,” her chum said discouragingly. Saboteurs on the River 2011-01-28T03:00:23.967Z Though the girls knew the general locality where the package had been buried, all of the dunes looked discouragingly alike. Voice from the Cave 2011-01-04T03:01:09.533Z "Oh?" he responded discouragingly, wishing she would keep her breath for the pedestrian effort and defer conversation till the Towers and the elusive Miss Buffkin were reached. A Poached Peerage You came through fighting a hundred per cent and even now, when I spoke discouragingly of this possible work with the air line, you showed your determination. Jane Stewardess of the Air Lines Too much water, and too little pea is the main trouble, which combines discouragingly with the fact that a mouthful of peas is not nearly as hearty or satisfying as a mouthful of corn. Camp and Trail To the anxious queries put to them Beckley shook his head discouragingly. The Auto Boys' Mystery And, rather discouragingly, an audience forgives episodic treatment and over-emphasis in the enjoyment of the character, as such; willing to let the drama suffer for the sake of a welcome detail. How to See a Play "I wouldn't gamble none on her meetin' you," Martin said, discouragingly, and combed out his new-mown beard with ostentation. The Crimson Gardenia and Other Tales of Adventure The supply was discouragingly small, but there was some in stock. Contamination Crew The country roundabout was discouragingly poor, and had been thoroughly foraged over. Si Klegg, Book 6 (of 6) Si And Shorty, With Their Boy Recruits, Enter On The Atlanta Campaign Scotty called "This calls for an expert," Rick said discouragingly The timber had given way. The Blue Ghost Mystery Mr. MacDonald tilted back his chair and eyed me closely, but not discouragingly. Cupid's Middleman When she came to grips with the land, then its wild unfriendliness was revealed, and the magnitude of the task ahead of her was made discouragingly plain. Claim Number One This is the unpardonable sin—to talk discouragingly to human souls, hungering for hope. The Heart of the New Thought An English Arctic explorer with whom I had some conversation also expressed himself very discouragingly on the subject of life in the polar regions, and combated my cheerful faith in the possibility of preventing scurvy. Farthest North Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship 'Fram' 1893-1896 Vol. I They imply a sense that there is something perfect even though the steps toward embodying or approximating it will be many and arduous, perhaps discouragingly hard. College Teaching Studies in Methods of Teaching in the College Several of the Form brightened up at the suggestion, but Aveline, a shade more practical, shook her head discouragingly. The Madcap of the School He was doing his best to nourish the sinews of war, for business in the country was discouragingly slack. Red Men and White "Snow," he said discouragingly, for all he had determined to ignore the remark, "snow is always white." Jimsy The Christmas Kid Strange that the standard of the Graphic Arts is as discouragingly low as it is considering this army of talent. Pictorial Photography in America 1922 It lay on them discouragingly thick and white, but she laughed in its face. Glory and the Other Girl He sat down by a campfire sheltered between two rocks, and fought his nails, though they were discouragingly crammed with motor grease. Free Air It may be that it is discouragingly difficult for him to write at first; but let him persevere, with patience and firm resolve, and he will prove to himself that "practice makes perfect." The Printer Boy. Or How Benjamin Franklin Made His Mark. An Example for Youth. They are getting discouragingly white at the seams," she said, "and it seems almost impossible to keep them sewed up. Vagabondia 1884 The job seemed endless, and his progress each day was discouragingly slow. Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1909 to 1922 After these efforts had been typewritten by his stenographer they produced only three and one-half pages—an amount of copy discouragingly inadequate for the first installment. Booker T. Washington Builder of a Civilization It was a late spring and both the wild blossoms and the early garden flowers were discouragingly scarce. Chicken Little Jane To be sure, the split of the evening before had seemed discouragingly final. Joan of Arc of the North Woods Inventory of the firearms and ammunition showed the total to be discouragingly small. Space Prison "Oh, well," said the other, and sighed and shook his head discouragingly. A Master Of Craft He went to Mr. Foster and talked very discouragingly respecting the situation. History of the Negro Race in America from 1619 to 1880. Vol. 2 (of 2) Negroes as Slaves, as Soldiers, and as Citizens The attendance at his earlier course of lectures was discouragingly meagre. Victorian Worthies Sixteen Biographies The response was discouragingly weak--an occasional government investigation, an impassioned protest from a few individuals, a placid charity, were about all that the middle-class public had to say about factory life. A Preface to Politics And now, what are you going to do with an empty mill, whose hands have all struck, and whose head is lying unconscious?' inquired Mr Howroyd kindly but discouragingly. Sarah's School Friend Whipping was indeed tried, and was faithfully kept up during two or three weeks, but the results were merely temporary; the reforms achieved were discouragingly brief. Chapters from My Autobiography The interpretation of genealogy in the light of modern research in heredity through the experimental breeding of plants and animals is full of hope; without such light, it will be discouragingly slow work. Applied Eugenics "Used to be, you mean, Hugh, up to the time—" began Thad, when the other shook his head at him discouragingly. The Chums of Scranton High Hugh Morgan's Uphill Fight She was abnormally keen but discouragingly superstitious; she had moods when the Sisters believed they had overcome her inheritance of reticence and aloofness. The Shield of Silence This soon became visible to his publishers, who wrote discouragingly of the new novel—to Scott's own great distress and irritation. Sir Walter Scott (English Men of Letters Series) The tune of her life had never sounded so discouragingly faint and inutile. Visionaries The ground under the snow was discouragingly hard. The Courage of Marge O'Doone The somewhat embarrassed foreman shook his head discouragingly. Bob Hampton of Placer For all that, what discouragingly small crumbs for such appallingly large birds! The Garden of the Plynck Dr. Gys had removed several bits of exploded shell and dressed the wound, shaking his head discouragingly. Aunt Jane's Nieces in the Red Cross He thawed a little after we had eaten, but spoke discouragingly regarding the possibility of working there. In Indian Mexico (1908) "Strong salt brine, piping hot," said the girl discouragingly. Diane of the Green Van Whether Pauline herself stand for an actual woman—Miss Flower or another—or for the nascent spell of womanhood—she plays, for one who is ostensibly the heroine of the poem, a discouragingly minor part. Robert Browning Miss Polly, who had the composed and efficient bearing of a machine, shook her head discouragingly as she opened the gate and passed out. Life and Gabriella The Story of a Woman's Courage “In your place ...” muttered Xavier discouragingly, with a look at Dauphin, and another shrug of the shoulders. The Lion's Share The road was discouragingly long, but after at least three hours of constant riding, we reached precious San Pedrito, chiefly notable for the amount of pulque drunk there. In Indian Mexico (1908) "And at times," he broke in, with a smile, "have succeeded discouragingly well." Katrine There his pupils were little counts and countesses, discouragingly dull and sleepy children who spoke only German and Latin, and who had the smallest interest in music. Edward MacDowell "This car goes clear out to the Cliffs," Mary said discouragingly. The Happy Family Altogether, the letter was discouragingly convincing, and neither the coaches, the captain, nor the athletic officers really doubted the truth of the charge. Behind the line A story of college life and football The result was that from the time they organized for separate political action in 1840, they had made steady progress, although this seemed for a period to be discouragingly slow. The Abolitionists Together With Personal Memories Of The Struggle For Human Rights I think perhaps we've failed—the men and women of our world even more discouragingly than the men and women of the worlds I've learned to know. People Like That The process of recovery was going on, but in a way that was discouragingly slow. The World's Great Sermons, Volume 10 Drummond to Jowett, and General Index "Why do you wish to know?" she asked discouragingly. Mare Nostrum (Our Sea) A Novel One evening after the physician had spoken discouragingly, and his parents, as he perceived, were in deep distress, he was absorbed on his knees in a corner of the room in earnest prayer. The Wonders of Prayer A Record of Well Authenticated and Wonderful Answers to Prayer But when the stolid Dutchman in charge of the telegraph office saw my dispatches he shrugged his shoulders discouragingly. Fighting in Flanders There wasn't even so dignified and sound an excuse as having Kennicott's trousers pressed; when she inspected them, all three pairs looked discouragingly neat. Main Street The Bohemian shook his head, then he waved his hand discouragingly. The Knights of the Cross or, Krzyzacy The entire audience turned and looked disparagingly, discouragingly, at the man who had figuratively risen as a champion of the scandalous recitation. Thoroughbreds All this sounded very sensible to me, though it sounded discouragingly; I found, however, that Bulstrode did not entertain these feelings alone, but that most around me were of the same way of thinking. Satanstoe Not so discouragingly tall or so classic as the Du Maurier goddess, but "comfy," much more "comfy," to my mind. A Touch of Sun and Other Stories She sat by the fire, folding her skirts across her knees, and showing the edges of the most discouragingly beautiful petticoats,—a taste perhaps inherited from her wide-hipped Dutch progenitresses. The Desert and the Sown She smiled—not discouragingly—and seated herself on a tiny sofa in the corner, a curiously impregnable intrenchment, as I noted—for my impulse was to carry her by storm. The Deluge After he had gotten all the information that he could pump, pull, and squeeze out of Edestone, he shook his head discouragingly. L.P.M. : the end of the Great War When the voice of the tempter had spoken discouragingly on the way from Mr. Kunz's, Edwin had felt no fear, but now a fear that caused him to tremble crept over him. The Poorhouse Waif and His Divine Teacher When he got back to England, Hudson, his old master, said discouragingly: "Reynolds, you don't paint as well as when you left England." Pictures Every Child Should Know A Selection of the World's Art Masterpieces for Young People We have not enough money to last all summer if we remain here, and father writes so discouragingly. Without a Home He was as good as his implied promise, but the day began discouragingly with an extra and, as it seemed to Hannibal, an unnecessary amount of soap and water. The Prodigal Judge The passage was unusually long, and, instead of arriving at Brisbane in three days, we were at sea a week, so that my horses suffered much for food and water, and became discouragingly poor. Journal of an Overland Expedition in Australia : from Moreton Bay to Port Essington, a distance of upwards of 3000 miles, during the years 1844-1845 "She got more as one feller," she remarked discouragingly. The Heart of Rachael The aged gentlemen at the head of our Government shook their heads discouragingly, and declared there was no safety in going to bed at night while Mr. Beauregard was so near a neighbor. Siege of Washington, D.C., written expressly for little people His friends spoke discouragingly; and everywhere he met but a cold response to his views. The Good Time Coming Some bills are collected, but their amount is discouragingly small. Friends and Neighbors The people were taken by surprise at such a notable interest of the great good which may sometimes be done where the means look discouragingly small. After a Shadow and Other Stories She shook her head, rather dryly—not discouragingly—and he went on. The Portrait of a Lady — Volume 2 Pepper shook his head discouragingly, and sought in every way to dissuade me from the step. The Story of a Bad Boy "Why do you think so discouragingly of a matter on which I thought both our minds were made up?" Pathfinder; or, the inland sea "I wouldn't hope it," said the Old Lady discouragingly. Chronicles of Avonlea |
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