to distress
01
使痛苦, 使苦恼
to cause someone difficulty or hardship, particularly financial struggles or emotional turmoil
Transitive: to distress sb
例子
The sudden loss of his job distressed him greatly, as he struggled to pay his bills.
突然失去工作让他非常苦恼，因为他努力支付账单。
The unexpected medical expenses distressed the family, causing them to worry about their finances.
意外的医疗费用困扰了这个家庭，使他们担心自己的财务状况。
Distress
01
痛苦, 苦恼
a state of extreme emotional pain or suffering
例子
She was in distress after hearing the tragic news.
听到这个悲惨的消息后，她处于痛苦之中。
The company faced financial distress.
该公司面临财务困境。
02
危难, 紧急情况
a situation where an airplane, ship, etc. requires help because it is in serious danger
例子
The distress call from the stranded hikers prompted an immediate search and rescue operation.
被困徒步旅行者的求救信号促使立即展开搜救行动。
The distress signal from the sinking ship was picked up by nearby vessels.
沉船发出的遇险信号被附近的船只接收到了。
03
the act of seizing and holding property as security for debt or to satisfy a claim
例子
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
例子
The athlete was in visible distress after the injury.
She gasped in distress as the burn worsened.
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