excruciating
US /ɪkˈskruː.ʃi.eɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
UK /ɪkˈskruː.ʃi.eɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
形容词
1.
剧烈的, 极度的, 折磨人的
intensely painful
示例:
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The pain in his leg was excruciating.
他腿上的疼痛剧烈难忍。
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She let out an excruciating scream.
她发出了撕心裂肺的尖叫。
2.
令人尴尬的, 令人厌烦的, 令人痛苦的
mentally agonizing; very embarrassing, awkward, or tedious
示例:
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The interview was an excruciating experience.
那次面试是一次令人尴尬的经历。
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Waiting for the results was excruciating.
等待结果是令人煎熬的。
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