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tribulations

UK //ˌtrɪb.jəˈleɪ.ʃənz//US //ˌtrɪb.jəˈleɪ.ʃənz//

词源

源自拉丁语 'tribulatio',原意为'压迫'或'磨难',后通过古法语进入英语。

noun

❶ 指长期持续的困难或痛苦经历,通常强调这些挑战对个人造成的磨难和考验。

“After years of financial tribulations, they finally achieved stability.”

(经过多年的财务困境,他们终于实现了稳定。)

“The refugees shared stories of their tribulations during the war.”

(难民们分享了他们在战争期间的苦难经历。)

同义词:hardships, trials, difficulties

常见短语

trials and tribulations — 指人生中遇到的各种考验和困难,强调经历的全面性和挑战性。

“The documentary shows the trials and tribulations of immigrant families.”

(这部纪录片展示了移民家庭面临的各种考验和困难。)