throes

GRE Collins 1

英文释义

n. violent pangs of suffering

中文翻译

n. 阵痛, 临死的苦痛, 垂死的挣扎, 剧痛, 痛苦, 苦闷, 苦难, 艰苦的奋斗

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throes 源于古英语 throw,表示剧烈的痛苦或挣扎,通常用来形容生死攸关的状态。词根 throe 表示痛苦的状态,-s 为复数形式。

例句

1. She was in the throes of a difficult decision about her career.
她正处于关于职业的艰难决定之中。
2. The country was in the throes of a major economic crisis.
这个国家正经历一场重大的经济危机。
3. He was in the throes of a fierce argument with his friend.
他正与朋友进行激烈的争论。

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