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throes

/ˈθroʊz/ American
  • n. 剧痛, 痛苦, 挣扎
Definition
  • n. a period of intense pain, struggle, or difficulty
Example
The company was in the throes of a difficult financial crisis.
公司正深陷一场严重的财务危机之中。