gut-wrenching

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  ADJ（形容词） Gut-wrenching events or experiences make you feel extremely shocked or upset. 带来精神痛苦的 [journalism]

  例：

  Going to court can be an expensive, time-consuming, and gut-wrenching experience that is best avoided.

  上法庭会是种费钱，费时间，并带来精神痛苦的经历，最好能加以避免。