Agony
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[编辑] GRE 红宝书
- n. 极大痛苦
- [英] n. 极大痛苦 ( very great mental or physical pain)
- [记] agon ( 挣扎) +y -> 拼命挣扎 -> 痛苦
- [同] 同根词: agonizing ( 引起大痛苦的) ; antagonistic ( 对抗性的)
[编辑] Webster Collegiate
noun (plural -nies)
- Etymology: Middle English agonie, from Late Latin agonia, from Greek agōnia struggle, anguish, from agōn gathering, contest for a prize, from agein to lead, celebrate — more at agent
- Date: 14th century
- 1.
- 2. a violent struggle or contest
- 3. a strong sudden display (as of joy or delight) ; outburst
- Synonyms: see distress