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to distress
01
angosciare, affliggere
to cause someone difficulty or hardship, particularly financial struggles or emotional turmoil
Transitive: to distress sb
Esempi
The sudden loss of his job distressed him greatly, as he struggled to pay his bills.
La perdita improvvisa del lavoro lo angosciò enormemente, mentre lottava per pagare le bollette.
The unexpected medical expenses distressed the family, causing them to worry about their finances.
Le spese mediche impreviste hanno angosciato la famiglia, facendoli preoccupare per le loro finanze.
Esempi
The news of the accident distressed her deeply.
La notizia dell'incidente l'ha profondamente turbata.
The loud arguments in the house distressed the children.
Le forti discussioni in casa hanno addolorato i bambini.
Distress
01
afflizione
a state of extreme emotional pain or suffering
Esempi
She was in distress after hearing the tragic news.
Era in angoscia dopo aver sentito la tragica notizia.
The company faced financial distress.
L'azienda ha affrontato una angoscia finanziaria.
02
pena
a situation where an airplane, ship, etc. requires help because it is in serious danger
Esempi
The distress call from the stranded hikers prompted an immediate search and rescue operation.
La chiamata di soccorso degli escursionisti bloccati ha provocato un'immediata operazione di ricerca e salvataggio.
The distress signal from the sinking ship was picked up by nearby vessels.
Il segnale di soccorso della nave che affondava è stato captato dalle navi vicine.
03
the act of seizing and holding property as security for debt or to satisfy a claim
Esempi
The landlord used distress to recover unpaid rent.
Distress of the debtor's goods was ordered by the court.
04
intense physical pain or suffering
Esempi
The athlete was in visible distress after the injury.
She gasped in distress as the burn worsened.
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