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to distress
01
afligir, angustiar
to cause someone difficulty or hardship, particularly financial struggles or emotional turmoil
Transitive: to distress sb
Exemplos
The sudden loss of his job distressed him greatly, as he struggled to pay his bills.
A perda repentina do emprego o afligiu muito, enquanto ele lutava para pagar suas contas.
The unexpected medical expenses distressed the family, causing them to worry about their finances.
As despesas médicas inesperadas afligiram a família, fazendo com que se preocupassem com suas finanças.
Exemplos
The news of the accident distressed her deeply.
A notícia do acidente a perturbou profundamente.
The loud arguments in the house distressed the children.
Os argumentos altos na casa afligiram as crianças.
Distress
01
angústia, sofrimento
a state of extreme emotional pain or suffering
Exemplos
She was in distress after hearing the tragic news.
Ela estava em aflição depois de ouvir a notícia trágica.
The company faced financial distress.
A empresa enfrentou aflição financeira.
02
aflição, emergência
a situation where an airplane, ship, etc. requires help because it is in serious danger
Exemplos
The distress call from the stranded hikers prompted an immediate search and rescue operation.
O chamado de socorro dos caminhantes presos desencadeou uma operação de busca e resgate imediata.
The distress signal from the sinking ship was picked up by nearby vessels.
O sinal de socorro do navio que afundava foi captado por embarcações próximas.
03
the act of seizing and holding property as security for debt or to satisfy a claim
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
The athlete was in visible distress after the injury.
She gasped in distress as the burn worsened.
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