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distress

/dɪˈstres/ American
Picture: distress
  • n. 苦恼, 痛苦
  • v. 使苦恼
Definition
  • n. great pain, worry, or suffering
  • v. to make someone feel very upset or worried
Example
The sailors signaled distress when their boat began sinking.
当船开始下沉时,水手们发出了遇险信号。