nightmare

US /ˈnaɪt.mer/
UK /ˈnaɪt.mer/
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1.

噩夢

a terrifying dream in which the dreamer experiences feelings of helplessness, extreme anxiety, or sorrow

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I woke up in a cold sweat after having a terrible nightmare.
做了一個可怕的噩夢後，我驚醒了，渾身是冷汗。
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Children often have nightmares about monsters.
孩子們經常做關於怪物的噩夢。
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2.

噩夢, 可怕的經歷

a very unpleasant or frightening experience or situation

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The traffic jam was an absolute nightmare.
交通堵塞簡直是場噩夢。
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Dealing with the bureaucracy was a complete nightmare.
處理官僚主義簡直是場噩夢。
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