torment star1 CET6+ TEM4 (tormenting,tormented,torments)

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  N-UNCOUNT（不可数名词） Torment is extreme suffering, usually mental suffering. (常指精神上的) 极度痛苦

  例：

  After years of turmoil and torment, she is finally at peace.

  经历多年的动荡与痛苦后，她终于安心下来了。

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  N-COUNT（可数名词） A torment is something that causes extreme suffering, usually mental suffering. 烦恼事

  例：

  Sooner or later most writers end up making books about the torments of being a writer.

  迟早大多数作家最终都会写书诉说当一名作家的苦恼。

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  V-T（及物动词） If something torments you, it causes you extreme mental suffering. (精神上) 折磨

  例：

  At times the memories returned to torment her.

  有时这些记忆会又来折磨她。