suffering
UK/'sʌf(ə)rɪŋ/US/'sʌfәriŋ/
B2
Definitions
n.
The state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship.
苦难；痛苦
adj.
Experiencing pain or hardship.
受苦的；遭难的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsuffercarry, bear, bring
+
-ingone who does, agent
=suffering
suffer + -ing (state/act) = the experience of suffering. Independent abstract noun and adjective.
Common Collocations
- 1.ease suffering减轻苦难
- 2.human suffering人类苦难
- 3.great suffering极大痛苦
- 4.long-suffering长期受苦的
Example Sentences
- 1.
The war caused tremendous suffering.
- 2.
She devoted her life to easing the suffering of others.
- 3.
The suffering patients waited hours for treatment.