词汇 distress 在中文的含义

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distress

US /dɪˈstres/
UK /dɪˈstres/
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名词

1.

痛苦, 悲伤, 苦恼

extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

示例:
She was in great distress after losing her job.
她失业后非常痛苦
The news caused him considerable emotional distress.
这个消息给他带来了相当大的情感困扰
2.

危难, 困境, 紧急情况

a state of danger or desperate need

示例:
The ship sent out a distress signal.
船发出了求救信号。
They were in distress and needed immediate help.
他们处于危难之中,需要立即帮助。

动词

1.

使痛苦, 使苦恼, 使悲伤

cause (someone) extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

示例:
It distressed him to see his children suffering.
看到孩子们受苦让他很痛苦
The constant noise began to distress her.
持续的噪音开始让她烦恼
2.

做旧, 磨损, 损坏

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

示例:
The furniture was deliberately distressed to give it an antique look.
家具被故意做旧,以赋予其古董外观。
They sell distressed jeans with rips and faded areas.
他们出售有破洞和褪色区域的做旧牛仔裤。
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