
discomforts
词源
源自中古英语,由前缀 dis-(表否定)和 comfort(舒适)组成,14世纪后期开始使用。
noun
❶ 指身体或心理上的不适感,可能是轻微的疼痛、不安或不便,程度通常不严重但令人困扰。
“The long flight caused various discomforts like back pain and swollen feet.”
(长途飞行引发了背痛和脚肿等多种不适。)
“She ignored the minor discomforts of camping to enjoy nature.”
(她忽略了露营时的小不适,专心享受自然。)
❶ 指令人不安或尴尬的处境、状况,常涉及社交或心理层面的不自在。
“The awkward silence created social discomforts at the dinner party.”
(尴尬的沉默让晚宴上的社交氛围变得不自在。)
“Cultural differences sometimes lead to unexpected discomforts.”
(文化差异有时会导致意想不到的尴尬处境。)
verb
❶ 使某人感到身体不适或心理不安,通常指轻微但持续的影响。
“The tight collar discomforted him throughout the ceremony.”
(过紧的衣领让他在整个仪式中都感到不适。)
“Her critical remarks discomforted everyone at the meeting.”
(她尖锐的批评让与会者都感到不安。)
常见短语
bear discomforts — 忍受不适或不便,通常指为了某个目的而接受暂时的不舒服。
“Explorers must bear discomforts like extreme weather during expeditions.”
(探险者在远征期间必须忍受极端天气等不适。)
minor discomforts — 指程度较轻的不适,通常不会造成严重困扰但可能影响体验。
“The spa experience was wonderful despite some minor discomforts from the massage.”
(尽管按摩有些轻微不适,整体水疗体验仍很美妙。)