to distress
01
oroa, bedröva
to cause someone difficulty or hardship, particularly financial struggles or emotional turmoil
Transitive: to distress sb
Exempel
The sudden loss of his job distressed him greatly, as he struggled to pay his bills.
Den plötsliga förlusten av sitt jobb bedrövade honom starkt, när han kämpade för att betala sina räkningar.
The unexpected medical expenses distressed the family, causing them to worry about their finances.
De oväntade medicinska utgifterna plågade familjen och fick dem att oroa sig för sin ekonomi.
Exempel
The news of the accident distressed her deeply.
Nyheten om olyckan gjorde henne djupt bedrövad.
The loud arguments in the house distressed the children.
De högljudda argumenten i huset bedrövade barnen.
Distress
01
ångest, lidande
a state of extreme emotional pain or suffering
Exempel
She was in distress after hearing the tragic news.
Hon var i nöd efter att ha hört den tragiska nyheten.
The company faced financial distress.
Företaget stod inför ekonomisk nöd.
02
nöd, nödläge
a situation where an airplane, ship, etc. requires help because it is in serious danger
Exempel
The distress call from the stranded hikers prompted an immediate search and rescue operation.
Nödropet från de strandsatta vandrarna utlöste en omedelbar sök- och räddningsoperation.
The distress signal from the sinking ship was picked up by nearby vessels.
Nödsignalen från det sjunkande fartyget uppfattades av närliggande fartyg.
03
the act of seizing and holding property as security for debt or to satisfy a claim
Exempel
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
Exempel
The athlete was in visible distress after the injury.
She gasped in distress as the burn worsened.
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