Wordiyotorture
🇬🇧 UK/'tɔːtʃə/🇺🇸 US/'tɒ:tʃә/
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Definitions
v.
To deliberately inflict severe physical or mental pain on someone, especially to force a confession.
折磨，拷打
n.
The act of inflicting severe pain or suffering on someone; extreme physical or mental anguish.
折磨，酷刑；极度痛苦
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.subject to torture遭受酷刑
- 2.torture chamber刑讯室
- 3.psychological torture精神折磨
- 4.torture victim受害者
Example Sentences
- 1.
The use of torture is prohibited under international law.
- 2.
The prisoner was subjected to torture in an attempt to extract a confession.
- 3.
Sitting through that three-hour lecture was pure torture for the restless students.
- 4.
International law strictly prohibits the use of torture under any circumstances.