torment

折磨、痛苦、煎熬

He lived in torment for years after the accident.

那場意外之後，他多年來一直活在痛苦之中。

折磨人的事物、苦源

The constant noise from upstairs was a daily torment.

樓上不斷傳來的噪音成了每天折磨人的事。

折磨、使痛苦、煎熬常用被動

She was tormented by guilt over the decision.

她為那個決定感到罪惡，內心備受折磨。

戲弄、欺負、糾纏

The older boys tormented him about his accent.

那些大男孩拿他的口音戲弄他。