torture
US /ˈtɔːr.tʃɚ/
UK /ˈtɔː.tʃər/
名詞
1.
酷刑, 折磨
the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or in order to force them to do or say something
範例:
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The prisoner was subjected to brutal torture.
囚犯遭受了殘酷的折磨。
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Human rights organizations condemn the use of torture.
人權組織譴責使用酷刑。
2.
折磨, 痛苦
a cause of severe pain or suffering
範例:
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Waiting for the results was pure torture.
等待結果是純粹的折磨。
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His constant complaining was a real torture.
他不停的抱怨真是種折磨。
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