discomfort
US /dɪˈskʌm.fɚt/
UK /dɪˈskʌm.fɚt/
名词
1.
不适, 不舒服, 轻微疼痛
a feeling of slight pain or unease
示例:
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She felt a slight discomfort in her knee after the long walk.
长时间散步后，她感到膝盖有些不适。
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The tight shoes caused her considerable discomfort.
紧绷的鞋子给她带来了很大的不适。
2.
不安, 尴尬, 不自在
embarrassment or unease
示例:
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He felt a great deal of discomfort when asked to speak in front of the large audience.
当被要求在众多听众面前讲话时，他感到非常不自在。
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There was a palpable sense of discomfort in the room after the awkward silence.
尴尬的沉默之后，房间里弥漫着明显的不安。
动词
1.
使不适, 使不安, 使尴尬
to cause slight pain or unease to
示例:
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The rough fabric discomforted her skin.
粗糙的布料使她的皮肤感到不适。
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The unexpected question seemed to discomfort him.
这个出乎意料的问题似乎让他感到不安。
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