to distress
01
苦しめる, 悩ませる
to cause someone difficulty or hardship, particularly financial struggles or emotional turmoil
Transitive: to distress sb
例
The sudden loss of his job distressed him greatly, as he struggled to pay his bills.
仕事を突然失ったことは、彼が請求書を支払うのに苦労していたため、彼を大いに苦しめました。
Distress
01
苦悩, 苦痛
a state of extreme emotional pain or suffering
例
She was in distress after hearing the tragic news.
彼女はその悲報を聞いた後、苦悩の中にいた。
02
遭難, 緊急事態
a situation where an airplane, ship, etc. requires help because it is in serious danger
例
The distress call from the stranded hikers prompted an immediate search and rescue operation.
立ち往生したハイカーの遭難信号が即時の捜索救助作戦を促した。
03
the act of seizing and holding property as security for debt or to satisfy a claim
例
The landlord used distress to recover unpaid rent.
04
intense physical pain or suffering
例
The athlete was in visible distress after the injury.
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