distress 是什么意思？distress 的含义 - 柯林高阶英语学习词典 - 在线工具

Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense distresses , present participle distressing , past tense, past participle distressed

1. uncountable noun

Distress is a state of extreme sorrow, suffering, or pain.

Jealousy causes distress and painful emotions.

Her mouth grew stiff with pain and distress.

Synonyms: suffering, pain, worry, anxiety More Synonyms of distress

2. uncountable noun [oft in NOUN]

Distress is the state of being in extreme danger and needing urgent help.

He expressed concern that the ship might be in distress.

The constable received a distress call, and saw two youths attacking his colleague.

Synonyms: danger, risk, difficulty, peril More Synonyms of distress

3. verb

If someone or something distresses you, they cause you to be upset or worried.

The idea of Toni being in danger distresses him enormously. [VERB noun]

I did not want to frighten or distress the horse. [VERB noun]

Synonyms: upset, worry, trouble, pain More Synonyms of distress

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