painful
US /ˈpeɪn.fəl/
UK /ˈpeɪn.fəl/
1.
疼痛的, 痛苦的
causing physical pain
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The injection was quite painful.
注射很痛。
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I have a painful headache.
我头痛得很厉害。
2.
痛苦的, 令人伤心的
causing emotional pain or distress
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It was a painful decision to leave my hometown.
离开家乡是一个痛苦的决定。
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The memories of the accident are still very painful.
事故的记忆仍然非常痛苦。