Distressed Meaning in English
word · lemma: distress
释义
Feeling very worried, upset, or troubled. Can also describe things (like clothes or furniture) made to look old or worn.
用法与细微差别
'Distressed' is mainly formal and often used for strong emotional states. It is softer than 'devastated' but stronger than 'upset'. Common in phrases like 'distressed about', 'distressed look' (for fashion). Can also refer to a 'distressed asset' in business (financial trouble).
例句
She looked distressed after the bad news.
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The child became distressed and started to cry.
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He wore a distressed jacket with holes in it.
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I was really distressed by what I saw in the documentary.
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You seem a bit distressed—do you want to talk about it?
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The company bought distressed properties and fixed them up.
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