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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

distress

英  [dɪˈstres]
    

[NOUN, VERB]

    NOUN. 名词
  • 1. [U 不可数名词] 悲痛 , 疼痛

    Distress is a state of extreme sorrow, suffering, or pain.

    近义词

    suffering

    双语例句

    例：

    Jealousy causes distress and painful emotions.

    嫉妒会引发悲伤和痛苦。

    2. [U 不可数名词] 危难 , 危急

    Distress is the state of being in extreme danger and needing urgent help.

    双语例句

    例：

    He expressed concern that the ship might be in distress.

    他担心船会遇险。

    VERB. 动词

  • distresses , distressing , distressed

    1. [T 及物动词] 使心烦 , 使忧虑

    If someone or something distresses you, they cause you to be upset or worried.

    双语例句

    例：

    The idea of Toni being in danger distresses him enormously.

    想到托尼仍处在危险当中就使他忧心忡忡。

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