torturous
UK/'tɔrtʃərəs/US/'tɒ:tʃәrәs/
B2
Definitions
adj.
Causing great pain, suffering, or strain.
折磨人的，极其痛苦的。
Root Breakdown
Native Englishtortureroot
+
-ousfull of, having the quality of
=torturous
torture + -ous (full of) = causing torture-like suffering. Note: torturous (painful) is not tortuous (winding) — see torture's confusing_words.
Common Collocations
- 1.torturous process痛苦的过程
- 2.torturous experience煎熬的经历
- 3.torturous wait漫长的等待
- 4.torturous ordeal折磨人的磨难
Example Sentences
- 1.
The last mile of the marathon was absolutely torturous.
- 2.
Waiting for the verdict was a torturous experience.