distress
dist
ˈdɪst
dist
ress
rɛs
res
British pronunciation
/dɪstɹˈɛs/

Definition und Bedeutung von „distress“ im Englischen

to distress
01

bedrücken, bekümmern

to cause someone difficulty or hardship, particularly financial struggles or emotional turmoil
Transitive: to distress sb
to distress definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
The failure of the business venture distressed the entrepreneur, who had invested all his savings.
Das Scheitern des Geschäftsunternehmens belastete den Unternehmer, der all seine Ersparnisse investiert hatte.
02

bekümmern, betrüben

to make someone feel worried, sad, or hurt
Transitive: to distress sb
example
Beispiele
The situation at work began to distress him as the deadline approached.
Die Situation bei der Arbeit begann ihn zu belasten, als die Frist näher rückte.
Distress
01

Verzweiflung, Leid

a state of extreme emotional pain or suffering
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example
Beispiele
The disaster left many families in distress.
Die Katastrophe ließ viele Familien in Not zurück.
02

Not, Notfall

a situation where an airplane, ship, etc. requires help because it is in serious danger
example
Beispiele
The Coast Guard responded swiftly to the distress beacon activated by the fishing boat caught in a storm.
Die Küstenwache reagierte schnell auf das Notfall-Signal, das von dem in einem Sturm gefangenen Fischerboot aktiviert wurde.
03

the act of seizing and holding property as security for debt or to satisfy a claim

example
Beispiele
Property may be taken in distress for unpaid taxes.
04

intense physical pain or suffering

example
Beispiele
He endured the distress of a severe toothache.
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