growing pains
US /ˈɡroʊɪŋ peɪnz/
UK /ˈɡroʊɪŋ peɪnz/
1.
生长痛
pains in the limbs, especially the legs, experienced by children and thought to be associated with periods of rapid growth
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My daughter often complains of growing pains in her legs at night.
我女儿晚上经常抱怨腿部有生长痛。
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The doctor assured us that his growing pains were normal and would pass.
医生向我们保证，他的生长痛是正常的，会过去的。
2.
成长的烦恼, 初期困难
difficulties experienced in the early stages of a new project or enterprise
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The company is experiencing some growing pains as it expands into new markets.
公司在拓展新市场时正经历一些成长的烦恼。
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Implementing the new software came with its own set of growing pains.
实施新软件伴随着其自身的成长烦恼。