distress

US /dɪˈstres/
UK /dɪˈstres/
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1.

痛苦, 悲傷, 苦惱

extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

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

危難, 困境, 緊急情況

a state of danger or desperate need

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The ship sent out a distress signal.
船發出了求救信號。
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They were in distress and needed immediate help.
他們處於危難之中，需要立即幫助。
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dangerperilemergencycrisisjeopardy
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safetysecurityrelief
1.

使痛苦, 使苦惱, 使悲傷

cause (someone) extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

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

做舊, 磨損, 損壞

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

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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。
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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。
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ageweatherwearmardamage
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restorerepairrenewpolish
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distresseda damsel in distress