pang

🇬🇧 UK/pæŋ/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A sudden sharp feeling of physical pain or emotional distress.

剧痛,一阵悲痛,心痛

v.

To cause great pain or suffering; to torment.

使剧痛,折磨

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
pangother
=pang

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She felt a sudden pang of homesickness when she heard that old familiar song.

  • 2.

    A pang of guilt washed over him as he realized his mistake.

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