distress1/dIˋstrɛs; dIˈstres/n [U] 1 a feeling of extreme unhappiness 悲痛﹐忧虑﹐苦恼: Their divorce caused him great distress. 他们的离婚使他极度忧伤。2 a very difficult situation where someone needs help 贫困﹐困苦: charities who help families in distress 帮助贫困家庭的慈善机构
distress2v [T] to make someone feel very upset 使忧虑﹐使不安: The news distressed her. 这条消息使她十分不安。