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afflict

/əˈflɪkt/

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verb

使痛苦，折磨。

To cause (someone) pain, suffering or distress.

Examples :

"The illness afflicted her with severe headaches for weeks. "

这种疾病折磨了她好几个星期，让她一直头痛剧烈。

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verb

使痛苦, 折磨

To strike or cast down; to overthrow.

Examples :

"The sudden illness afflicted the entire family, forcing them to miss several days of work and school. "

突如其来的疾病折磨着整个家庭，导致他们不得不耽误好几天的工作和学习。

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verb

使...谦卑，使...低下

To make low or humble.

Examples :

"The sudden illness afflicted the student, making her feel humble and low in energy for the rest of the week. "

突如其来的疾病使这个学生感到非常虚弱，整整一个星期都无精打采，仿佛被击垮了一样。

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