noun🔗Share折磨，酷刑 Intentional causing of somebody's experiencing agony"In every war there are acts of torture that cause the world to shudder."每场战争中都有令人发指的酷刑，让世界为之战栗。sufferinginhumanactionlawwarnegativesensationsocietypoliticsstategovernmentguiltmoralpolicemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share折磨，煎熬 The "suffering of the heart" imposed by one on another, as in personal relationships"The constant criticism and belittling from her boss was a form of torture that made her dread going to work each day. "来自老板持续不断的批评和贬低，简直是一种精神折磨，让她每天都害怕上班。emotionsufferingmindinhumanfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share窘迫，尴尬，煎熬。 (often as "absolute torture") stage fright, severe embarrassment"The public speaking presentation was absolute torture for him. "公开演讲对他来说简直是煎熬。mindemotionsensationsufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share折磨，拷打 To intentionally inflict severe pain or suffering on (someone)."In the aftermath of 9/11, we did some things that were wrong. We did a whole lot of things that were right, but, we tortured some folks. We did some things that were contrary to our values."在9/11事件之后，我们做了一些错误的事情。 我们做了很多正确的事情，但是，我们折磨过一些人。 我们做了一些违背我们价值观的事情。inhumanactionsufferinglawmoralwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
