afflict

动词

1. 1

   折磨、使受苦、侵袭常用被动

   He has been afflicted with severe back pain for years.

   多年来他饱受严重背痛的折磨。

2. 2

   困扰、为害、肆虐

   Drought and poverty continue to afflict the region.

   干旱与贫穷持续困扰著这个地区。

3. 3

   使苦恼、使烦恼正式

   Doubts about her decision afflicted her all night.

   对于自己的决定所生的疑虑让她整夜苦恼。