The Open Dictionary

distress

名詞

UK/dɪˈstres/
US/dɪˈstres/

定義 distress 名詞

  1. C1Uncountable(不可数名词)

    A state of extreme worry, sorrow, or suffering.

    忧虑；悲伤；痛苦

    • She felt great distress upon hearing the news.

      她听到这个消息时感到极大的痛苦。

    • The severe storm caused immense distress to the residents along the coast.

      这场严重的风暴给沿海居民造成了巨大的痛苦。

    • They experienced considerable distress in the face of such a huge challenge.

      他们在面对如此巨大的挑战时经历了相当大的痛苦。

  2. C2Uncountable(不可数名词)

    A situation of severe suffering or danger, requiring immediate help.

    危难；困境；险境

    • The ship sent out a distress signal during the storm.

      这艘船在暴风雨中发出了求救信号。

    • We must provide aid to people in distress as quickly as possible.

      我们必须尽快向处于困境中的人们提供援助。

    • The climbers were in distress before the rescue helicopter arrived.

      在救援直升机到达之前，这些登山者处于危难之中。

動詞

UK/dɪˈstres/
US/dɪˈstres/

定義 distress 動詞

  1. Transitive(及物动词)

    To cause someone to feel worried, upset, or anxious.

    使烦恼；使忧虑；使苦恼

    • The news of his unemployment distressed the whole family.

      他失业的消息让全家人感到忧虑。

    • I didn't want to distress you with my problems.

      我不想用我的问题来让你烦恼。

    • Violent movies can distress some viewers.

      暴力电影可能会让一些观众感到不安。