tribulation

• 名词，指巨大的困难、痛苦或灾难，常由令人烦恼、不快或灾难性的事件引起。

A noun referring to a state of great trouble, suffering, or distress, often caused by an annoying, frustrating, or catastrophic event.

1. Distress or sufferingC1formal

   A state of great trouble, suffering, or affliction, often caused by difficult circumstances.

   苦难或灾祸

   • The family endured many tribulations during the economic crisis.
   • His life was full of tribulation, but he never gave up hope.
   • They faced the tribulation of losing their home in the flood.

   同义词adversityafflictiondistresshardshipmiserymisfortuneordealsufferingtrialtroublewoe

   反义词comfortconsolationeasehappinessjoypeaceprosperityreliefsolacewellbeing

2. Annoying or frustrating eventB2informal

   An event or situation that causes annoyance, frustration, or minor catastrophe.

   烦恼事

   • The car breaking down on the way to work was a real tribulation.
   • Dealing with the faulty software was a daily tribulation for the team.
   • Missing the last train was just another tribulation in a long day.

   同义词aggravationannoyancebotherhassleinconvenienceirritationnuisancepestvexation

   反义词conveniencedelightjoypleasure