excruciating
US /ɪkˈskruː.ʃi.eɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
UK /ɪkˈskruː.ʃi.eɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
1.
劇烈的, 極度的, 折磨人的
intensely painful
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The pain in his leg was excruciating.
他腿上的疼痛劇烈難忍。
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She let out an excruciating scream.
她發出了撕心裂肺的尖叫。
2.
令人尷尬的, 令人厭煩的, 令人痛苦的
mentally agonizing; very embarrassing, awkward, or tedious
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The interview was an excruciating experience.
那次面試是一次令人尷尬的經歷。
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Waiting for the results was excruciating.
等待結果是令人煎熬的。