agonize
US /ˈæɡ.ə.naɪz/
UK /ˈæɡ.ə.naɪz/
动词
1.
苦恼, 挣扎
to suffer great physical or mental pain
示例:
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He agonized over the decision for weeks.
他为这个决定苦恼了数周。
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The patient was agonizing in pain.
病人正在痛苦地挣扎。
2.
烦恼, 苦思冥想
to spend a long time thinking and worrying about a difficult decision or problem
示例:
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She agonized for days before accepting the job offer.
她在接受工作邀请前苦思冥想了几天。
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Don't agonize over every little detail.
不要为每个小细节烦恼。