discontent /ˈdiskənˈtent/ I. n. [c] & [u] the discontents and anxieties of the working class.工人阶级的不满和焦虑 The Labour Party swept in on a tide of discontent over rising prices. 工党在对物价上涨不满的浪潮声中轻而易举地当选了。Popular discontent with the system had been general for several years.几年来大众对该系统的不满已经很普遍了。‖II. adj. 不满的，不安分的(with)：be discontent with one's work (lot)对自己的工作（处境）不满意 ‖III. vt. /ˈdiskənˈtent/ （通常用被动语态）使不满意，令人不满：be discontented with sb.对某人不满