excruciating

英 [ɪk'skruːʃɪeɪtɪŋ] 美 [ɪk'skruʃɪetɪŋ]
  • adj. 折磨人的;使苦恼的
  • v. 折磨;使苦恼;使受酷刑(excruciate的ing形式)

中文词源


excruciating 糟糕透顶的

ex-, 向外。-cruc, 十字,折磨,词源同cross, crucifix.

英文词源


excruciating (adj.)
"extremely painful," 1590s, present participle adjective from excruciate. Related: Excruciatingly.

双语例句


1. Her search for love has often caused her excruciating misery and loneliness.
她对爱情的寻觅常常给她带来极大的痛苦和孤独感。

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2. I was in excruciating pain and one leg wouldn't move.
我忍受着剧痛,一条腿无法动弹。

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3. Meanwhile, the boredom is excruciating.
同时,又无聊得让人苦恼不已。

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4. He endured excruciating ago-nies before he finally expired.
在最终离世前他经受了极大的痛苦。

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5. There was a moment of excruciating silence.
一时间安静得令人难以忍受。

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