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harrowing

UK/'hærәuiŋ/US
GREB2

Definitions

adj.

Causing great distress, anguish, or suffering; deeply disturbing.

令人痛苦的,悲惨的,令人心碎的

n.

The process of breaking up earth with a harrow.

耙地(过程)

Root Breakdown

Native English
harrowingother
=harrowing

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The survivor's harrowing account of the disaster moved everyone to tears.

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