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Distresses Meaning in English

word · lemma: distress

dɪˈstɹɛsɪz
di-STRESS-iz
dɪstɹˈɛsɪz
di-STRESS-iz

释义

'Distresses' means causes someone to feel worry, pain, or anxiety.

用法与细微差别

More formal or literary than 'worries'; often used for emotional or psychological pain. Common with people as subjects ('It distresses her'), and can also be used passively. Not commonly used in everyday speech.

例句

Loud noise distresses my dog.

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Bad news often distresses children.

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Seeing people sad distresses her.

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It really distresses me when people argue over small things.

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The thought of failing the test distresses him a lot.

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What distresses you most in your job?

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