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 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
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 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
Distress of the debtor's goods was ordered by the court.
04
intense physical pain or suffering
例子
She gasped in distress as the burn worsened.
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