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。
The unexpected medical expenses distressed the family, causing them to worry about their finances.
予期せぬ医療費は家族を苦しめ、彼らに財政について心配させた。
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。
The company faced financial distress.
その会社は財政的苦境に直面した。
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。
The distress signal from the sinking ship was picked up by nearby vessels.
沈みかけている船からの遭難信号が近くの船に拾われた。
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.
Distress of the debtor's goods was ordered by the court.
04
intense physical pain or suffering
例
The athlete was in visible distress after the injury.
She gasped in distress as the burn worsened.
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