詞彙 distress 在中文的含義

distress 在英語中是什麼意思?與 Lingoland 一起探索這個詞的含義、發音及具體用法

distress

US /dɪˈstres/
UK /dɪˈstres/
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名詞

1.

痛苦, 悲傷, 苦惱

extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

範例:
She was in great distress after losing her job.
她失業後非常痛苦
The news caused him considerable emotional distress.
這個消息給他帶來了相當大的情感困擾
2.

危難, 困境, 緊急情況

a state of danger or desperate need

範例:
The ship sent out a distress signal.
船發出了求救信號。
They were in distress and needed immediate help.
他們處於危難之中,需要立即幫助。

動詞

1.

使痛苦, 使苦惱, 使悲傷

cause (someone) extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

範例:
It distressed him to see his children suffering.
看到孩子們受苦讓他很痛苦
The constant noise began to distress her.
持續的噪音開始讓她煩惱
2.

做舊, 磨損, 損壞

damage or mar the surface of (something) by making it appear older or more worn

範例:
The furniture was deliberately distressed to give it an antique look.
家具被故意做舊,以賦予其古董外觀。
They sell distressed jeans with rips and faded areas.
他們出售有破洞和褪色區域的做舊牛仔褲。
在 Lingoland 學習這個單詞