down in the dumps

• 气馁； 沮丧

down in the dumps的用法和样例：

例句

1. Don't let the defeat dishearten you.
   不要因这一挫折而气馁。
2. He was discouraged by the unsuccessful attempt.
   这次不成功的尝试使他气馁。
3. He was upset by his failure in the exam.
   他因考试不及格而感到沮丧。
4. She was much cast down at the moment.
   她当时非常沮丧。