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tempest-tost

/ˈtɛm.pɪst.tɒst/

翻译: 古雅、诗意的形容词,意为被暴风雨抛掷或颠簸的;比喻受到动荡事件或苦难冲击的人或事物。

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adjective

/ˈtɛm.pɪst.tɒst/C2formalbritish已废弃
  • zh古雅、诗意的形容词,意为被暴风雨抛掷或颠簸的;比喻受到动荡事件或苦难冲击的人或事物。

An archaic, poetic adjective meaning tossed or thrown about by a storm; figuratively, it describes someone or something that is buffeted by turbulent events or hardships.

  1. Beaten by stormsC2formal

    Repeatedly struck or battered by violent storms or harsh weather.

    zh饱受风暴摧残

    • The tempest-tost ship finally reached the harbor.
    • The tempest-tost coastline was littered with debris.
    • The tempest-tost island had no safe shelter.

    同义词batteredbuffetedstorm-beatenstorm-tossedtempest-tossed

    反义词calmhalcyonplacidsheltered

  2. Afflicted by hardshipC2formal

    Having endured many difficulties, troubles, or adversities.

    zh历经磨难

    • The tempest-tost refugees sought a new home.
    • Her tempest-tost life was marked by loss and struggle.
    • The tempest-tost nation finally found peace.

    同义词buffetedhard-pressedstorm-tossedtempest-tossedtestedtried

    反义词blessedfortunateserenesheltereduntroubled