torment

• 指极度的肉体或精神上的痛苦折磨；也指造成这种痛苦的行为或事物。

A noun referring to extreme physical or mental suffering, or the act of causing such pain or distress.

1. Unbearable physical painB2formal

   Extreme and agonizing physical suffering that is difficult to endure.

   难以忍受的身体剧痛

   • The injury caused him great torment.
   • She was in torment from the severe burns.
   • The patient cried out in torment.

   同义词agonyanguishdistressmiserypainsufferingtorture

2. Extreme mental distressB2formal

   Severe emotional or psychological suffering, often from worry, guilt, or grief.

   折磨

   • He was in torment over his decision.
   • The memory of the accident filled her with torment.
   • Mental torment can be as painful as physical pain.

   同义词agonyanguishdistressmiserypainsufferingtorturewoe

   反义词comfortconsolationcontentmentdelighthappinessjoypeacesolace

3. Intense sufferingB2formal

   Acute mental or physical pain that overwhelms a person.

   折磨

   • The prisoner endured years of torment.
   • She felt a torment of guilt after the argument.
   • The torment of losing a loved one never fully fades.

   同义词agonyanguishdistresshellmiseryordealpainsufferingtorture

   反义词comfortdelighteasehappinessjoypleasurerelief

4. Intense annoyanceB2informal

   A feeling of extreme irritation or frustration caused by persistent harassment or bother.

   折磨

   • The constant noise was a torment to her.
   • His teasing became a real torment for the younger kids.
   • The endless questions were a torment to the tired teacher.

   同义词aggravationannoyanceexasperationfrustrationirritationvexation

   反义词comfortdelightjoypleasuresatisfaction

5. Severe afflictionC1formal

   A cause of great suffering or hardship, often a long-term condition or situation.

   折磨

   • Poverty is a torment for many families.
   • The disease was a lifelong torment for him.
   • War brings torment to entire populations.

   同义词afflictionbaneburdencrosscurseordealplaguescourgetrialtribulation

   反义词blessingcomfortconsolationreliefsolace

6. Act of harassingB2formal

   The act of deliberately causing someone pain, distress, or annoyance.

   折磨

   • The torment of the prisoners was condemned by the court.
   • Bullying is a form of torment that can have lasting effects.
   • She endured years of torment from her abusive partner.

   同义词abuseannoyancebullyingharassmentpersecutionpesteringtorturevexation

   反义词comfortconsolationrelief

• 动词，指使某人或某物遭受强烈的肉体或精神痛苦。

A verb used to indicate the act of causing severe physical or mental suffering or distress to someone or something.

1. Cause severe mental or emotional sufferingB2formal

   To cause someone to experience great mental or emotional pain, often through persistent worry, guilt, or fear.

   造成严重的精神或情感痛苦

   • The memory of the accident continued to torment her for years.
   • He was tormented by doubts about his decision.
   • The thought of failing the exam tormented him every night.

   同义词afflictagonizecrucifydistressharassharrowpersecuteplagueracktorture

   反义词calmcheercomfortconsolereassuresoothe

2. Treat with cruelty or harassmentB2formal

   To deliberately cause physical or emotional pain to someone or something, often repeatedly.

   折磨

   • The older boys would torment the younger ones on the playground.
   • The cat tormented the mouse before finally letting it go.
   • She felt tormented by her colleagues' constant teasing.

   同义词abuseafflictbedevilharassharryhoundmistreatpersecuteplaguetorture

   反义词comfortconsoledelighthelppleaserelievesoothesupport

3. Subject to physical tortureC1formal

   To inflict severe physical pain on someone, often as a punishment or to extract information.

   施以肉体折磨

   • The prisoners were tormented by their captors in the dungeon.
   • Historical accounts describe how rebels were tormented before execution.
   • The interrogators tormented the spy to reveal the secret codes.

   同义词excruciateracktorture