noun🔗Share酷刑，折磨 Intentional causing of somebody's experiencing agony"In every war there are acts of torture that cause the world to shudder."每次战争中都有令人发指的酷刑，让世界为之战栗。sufferinginhumanactionsensationwarlawmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share折磨，虐心 The "suffering of the heart" imposed by one on another, as in personal relationships"Her constant mixed signals and withdrawn affection were quiet tortures he endured daily, eroding his sense of self-worth. "她若即若离的态度和收回的爱意，是他每天默默忍受的精神折磨，一点点地摧毁着他的自我价值感。sufferingemotionmindhumansoulinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share窘迫，难堪 (often as "absolute torture") stage fright, severe embarrassment"His public speaking tortures were so severe that he often avoided presentations. "他在公开演讲时那种极度的窘迫感让他经常避免做报告。mindsensationemotionsufferingChat 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."九一一事件之后，我们做了一些错事。我们做了很多正确的事，但是，我们也折磨过一些人。我们做了一些违背我们价值观的事情。inhumanactionsufferingwarlawpoliticsgovernmentmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
