a broken spirit

• 心灰意懒；意志消沉

a broken spirit的用法和样例：

例句

1. John suffered from a broken spirit.
   约翰心灰意懒。
2. Three defeats in a row dispirited him.
   他连输三场，心灰意懒。
3. She sank into a state of depression.
   他意志消沉。