affliction

US /əˈflɪk.ʃən/
UK /əˈflɪk.ʃən/
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1.

苦难, 疾病, 折磨

something that causes pain or suffering

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The country was plagued by the affliction of war.
这个国家饱受战争的苦难。
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She suffered from a mysterious affliction for years.
她多年来一直遭受一种神秘的疾病。
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ailmentdiseasedisordermaladytroubledistressmiseryhardshipsufferingwoe
2.

痛苦, 苦恼, 折磨

the state of being in pain or suffering

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He bore his affliction with remarkable courage.
他以非凡的勇气承受着他的痛苦。
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The family shared in her affliction.
家人分担了她的痛苦。
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sufferingdistressmiseryhardshipadversitytribulationwoegriefsorrowanguish