afflict

動詞

1. 1

   折磨、使受苦、侵襲常用被動

   He has been afflicted with severe back pain for years.

   多年來他飽受嚴重背痛的折磨。

2. 2

   困擾、為害、肆虐

   Drought and poverty continue to afflict the region.

   乾旱與貧窮持續困擾著這個地區。

3. 3

   使苦惱、使煩惱正式

   Doubts about her decision afflicted her all night.

   對於自己的決定所生的疑慮讓她整夜苦惱。