distress

US /dɪˈstres/
UK /dɪˈstres/
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1.

痛苦, 悲伤, 苦恼

extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

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

危难, 困境, 紧急情况

a state of danger or desperate need

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The ship sent out a distress signal.
船发出了求救信号。
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They were in distress and needed immediate help.
他们处于危难之中，需要立即帮助。
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dangerperilemergencycrisisjeopardy
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safetysecurityrelief
1.

使痛苦, 使苦恼, 使悲伤

cause (someone) extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

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

做旧, 磨损, 损坏

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

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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。
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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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ageweatherwearmardamage
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restorerepairrenewpolish
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distresseda damsel in distress