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distress

🇬🇧 UK/dɪ'stres/🇺🇸 US/di'stres/
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Definitions

n.

Severe physical or emotional suffering; a state of danger or urgent need.

痛苦,悲痛;危难,困境

v.

To cause someone to feel anxious, upset, or suffering.

使痛苦,使忧虑

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
diapart, not
+
stressdraw tight, bind
=distress

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The news caused great distress to the family.

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