torturous
US /ˈtɔːr.tʃər.əs/
UK /ˈtɔː.tʃər.əs/
形容词
1.
痛苦的, 折磨人的
causing great pain or suffering
示例:
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The climb up the mountain was a torturous experience.
爬山是一次痛苦的经历。
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He endured a torturous interrogation for hours.
他忍受了数小时痛苦的审讯。
2.
曲折的, 不直接的
full of twists and turns; not straightforward
示例:
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The novel had a torturous plot that was hard to follow.
这部小说情节曲折，难以理解。
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The negotiations were a torturous process, taking months to conclude.
谈判是一个漫长而曲折的过程，耗时数月才得以完成。
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