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torture

/ˈtɔːrtʃər/ American
  • n. 拷问, 折磨, 苦闷
  • v. 拷问, 折磨
Definition
  • n. severe pain deliberately caused to someone, or great mental suffering
  • v. to deliberately cause someone severe pain or suffering
Example
The prisoner described the torture he endured during the war.
囚犯讲述了他在战争期间遭受的折磨。