upsetting

ʌp'setiŋ

英文释义

v disturb the balance or stability of
v cause to lose one's composure
v move deeply
v cause to overturn from an upright or normal position
v form metals with a swage
v defeat suddenly and unexpectedly
s causing an emotional disturbance

中文翻译

[化] 镦(粗); 镦锻

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记忆技巧

upsetting 由前缀 up- 和动词 set 及后缀 -ing 组成。up- 表示向上或加剧，set 意为放置或安排，-ing 表示进行时或状态。整体意思是使人心情变得更糟或不舒服。

例句

1. The news about the accident was very upsetting to everyone.
关于事故的消息让大家都感到非常不安。
2. She found the movie upsetting because of its sad ending.
她觉得这部电影很让人心烦，因为它的结局很悲伤。
3. It is upsetting when plans change at the last minute.
计划临时改变时，这让人感到很不安。

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