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单词

torture

释义

torture n[C, U] 1 (method of) deliberately inflicting severe pain, as a punishment or in order to force sb to say or do sth 刑法; 刑讯; 严刑逼迫 barbaric tortures 野蛮的刑法 the widespread use of torture 遍施酷刑 She died under torture. 她受严刑拷打致死. [attrib 作定语] torture instruments 刑具. 2 (fig 比喻) (instance of) great physical or mental suffering 对肉体或精神的折磨 the tortures of suspense, fear, jealousy,etc 疑虑、恐惧、忌妒等的煎熬 This tooth of mine is sheer torture! 我这颗牙真折磨人! torture, v [Tn] 1 inflict severe pain on (sb) 使（某人）极其痛苦; 折磨 accused the regime of torturing its political opponents 谴责该政权迫害政敌. 2 (fig 比喻) cause (sb) great physical or mental suffering 造成（某人）肉体或精神上的巨大痛苦 tortured by anxiety 受焦虑的煎熬.

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