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Excruciating Adj Graded Describe 英[ɪkˈskru:ʃieɪtɪŋ 美[ɪkˈskruʃiˌetɪŋ Adj.使苦恼的;极度的 极痛苦的;折磨人的;剧痛的 Emphasizing

单词 excruciating
音标
英[ɪkˈskru:ʃieɪtɪŋ] 美[ɪkˈskruʃiˌetɪŋ]
解释
adj.使苦恼的;极度的;
例句

ADJ-GRADED
极痛苦的;折磨人的;剧痛的
If you describe something as excruciating, you are emphasizing that it is extremely painful, either physically or emotionally.
例:I was in excruciating pain and one leg wouldn't move...我忍受着剧痛,一条腿无法动弹。
例: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。

ADJ-GRADED
难以忍受的;令人苦恼的
If you describe something as excruciating, you mean that it is very unpleasant to experience, for example because it is very boring or embarrassing.
例:Meanwhile, the boredom is excruciating...同时,又无聊得让人苦恼不已。
例:There was a moment of excruciating silence.一时间安静得令人难以忍受。
变形
adv:excruciatingly~

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