"agonize over" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 为……苦恼
• 对……苦思冥想

Definition

因某事而非常苦恼或担忧，常常难以做决定。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

通常用于非正式或中性场合，常和名词或“about”搭配。表示在重大决定前的强烈心理挣扎。并不用于一般的小烦恼。

Examples

Don't agonize over small mistakes; everyone makes them.

不要**为**小错误**苦恼**，每个人都会犯错。

She always agonizes over what to wear to parties.

她总是**为**派对穿什么**苦恼**。

I agonized over choosing the right university.

我**为**选择合适的大学**苦恼了**很久。

He tends to agonize over every little detail before making a decision.

他做决定前总是**对**每个小细节**苦思冥想**。

Stop agonizing over it and just give your answer!

别再**为**这事**苦恼**了，直接给答案吧！

They spent hours agonizing over the wording of the email.

他们花了几个小时**为**邮件的措辞**苦思冥想**。