士气受挫 meaning in English

demoralize

The state of confusion into which we are thrown by what seem to be senseless acts of brutal violence in iraq produce the very effects the terrorists intend : our incomprehension and demoralisation
在伊拉克发生的似乎毫无意义的野蛮暴力把我们抛进困惑之中，这种困惑状态产生了恐怖主义分子们预期的效果：我们的不解和士气受挫。
" i believe setting a deadline for a withdrawal would demoralize the iraqi people , would encourage killers across the broader middle east , and send a signal that america will not keep its commitments
“我认为为撒军设置时间表会使伊拉克人民士气受挫，会鼓励广大中东地区的凶手恣意妄为，会给人们发出一个信号，那就是美国人民不守信用。
Another problem is that new teachers may be assigned to work in schools where it learning has just started . hence , all teachers including the seniors who are very experienced in teaching , but who are suddenly at a loss when it comes to computers will have to start from scratch and will have to progress together
新老师可能被分派到电脑教学刚刚启步的学校,大家必须从头学起,一齐开步走资深的老师空有丰富的教学经验,在运用电脑教学的大前提下,却突然无法施展,不但士气受挫,也可能影响教学表现,得不偿失。