Word
discomposures
心乱, 不安, 狼狈
discomposures is the plural of discomposure.
a temperament that is perturbed and lacking in composure
- 1.
The state of being discomposed.
不安的状态
不安的状态；心乱；不安；狼狈
In use
Her discomposure was evident when she dropped the tray.
Despite his discomposure, he managed to finish the speech.
The unexpected question caused visible discomposure.
cause (sb) discomposure
常用结构，表示导致某人不安。
The unexpected question caused him visible discomposure.
这个意想不到的问题让他明显不安。
with discomposure
介词短语，描述伴随的状态。
She answered with discomposure, her voice trembling.
她不安地回答，声音颤抖。
show/feel discomposure
后常接at/over引出原因。
Despite the pressure, he showed no discomposure.
尽管有压力，他并未表现出不安。
Common mistakes
She discomposure in front of the crowd.She was discomposed in front of the crowd.
'discomposure' 是名词，不能用作动词。正确形式是使用过去分词 'discomposed' 作为形容词。
He tried to maintain his discomposure during the crisis.He tried to maintain his composure during the crisis.
混淆了 'composure'（镇定）和 'discomposure'（心乱）。根据语境，应该使用 'composure' 表示保持镇定。
Connections
Confusing words
- composure
- 镇静，沉着 · discomposure 表示心乱、不安，而 composure 是其反义词，指镇定、冷静。
- discomfiture
- 窘迫，尴尬 · discomposure 强调内心的烦躁不安，而 discomfiture 侧重因失败或尴尬而产生的窘迫感。
Word family
- discomposures
- plural
Learner notes
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.