afflicted

• 形容某人或某物遭受痛苦、折磨或某种问题的困扰。

Describes someone or something that is suffering from pain, distress, or a particular problem.

1. Suffering from a conditionB2formal

   Experiencing physical or mental pain, distress, or a disease.

   受折磨的

   • The region was afflicted by a severe drought.
   • He is afflicted with a rare genetic disorder.
   • Many people are afflicted by chronic back pain.

   同义词affectedailingdiseaseddistressedstrickensufferingtroubled

   反义词healthywell

2. Troubled or burdenedB2formal

   Deeply affected by a problem, worry, or difficulty.

   饱受困扰

   • She was afflicted with guilt after the argument.
   • The community is afflicted by high unemployment rates.
   • He felt afflicted by the constant criticism.

   同义词besetburdeneddistressedharassedoppressedtormentedtroubledvexedworried

   反义词carefreeunburdeneduntroubledwell

• 动词，指使某人或某物遭受痛苦、折磨、苦难或困扰。

A verb used to indicate causing pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something.

1. Cause pain or sufferingB2formal

   To cause someone or something to suffer physically or mentally.

   使痛苦

   • The disease has afflicted many people in the region.
   • He was afflicted with chronic back pain for years.
   • The country is afflicted by severe drought.

   同义词ailbesetdistressharassoppressplaguetormenttrouble

   反义词comfortconsoleeasehealhelprelievesoothe

2. Trouble or distressB2formal

   To cause great trouble, distress, or hardship.

   使受苦

   • The community is afflicted by high unemployment rates.
   • She was afflicted by doubts about her decision.
   • The city was afflicted by a series of natural disasters.

   同义词bedevilbesetburdendistressgrieveharassharryoppressplaguetormenttroublevex

   反义词comfortconsolerelievesolacesoothe