英汉词典

1. 悲伤;痛苦;忧虑
    Distress is a state of extreme sorrow, suffering, or pain.

distress的近义词

    e.g. Jealousy causes distress and painful emotions.
           嫉妒会带来忧虑和痛苦。
    e.g. Her mouth grew stiff with pain and distress.
           疼痛和悲伤让她嘴巴发僵。

2. 危难;危急;危险
    Distress is the state of being in extreme danger and needing urgent help.

    e.g. He expressed concern that the ship might be in distress.
           他担心船可能会遇险。
    e.g. The constable received a distress call, and saw two youths attacking his colleague.
           这名警察收到了求救呼叫，看见两个年轻人正在殴打他的同事。

3. 使忧虑;使悲伤;使苦恼
    If someone or something distresses you, they cause you to be upset or worried.

    e.g. The idea of Toni being in danger distresses him enormously.
           想到托尼正处于危险中，他心急如焚。
    e.g. I did not want to frighten or distress the horse.
           我并不想吓到马或惹怒它。