nightmare

US /ˈnaɪt.mer/
UK /ˈnaɪt.mer/
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1.

噩梦

a terrifying dream in which the dreamer experiences feelings of helplessness, extreme anxiety, or sorrow

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I woke up in a cold sweat after having a terrible nightmare.
做了一个可怕的噩梦后，我惊醒了，浑身是冷汗。
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Children often have nightmares about monsters.
孩子们经常做关于怪物的噩梦。
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噩梦, 可怕的经历

a very unpleasant or frightening experience or situation

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The traffic jam was an absolute nightmare.
交通堵塞简直是场噩梦。
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Dealing with the bureaucracy was a complete nightmare.
处理官僚主义简直是场噩梦。
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