torture

刑求、拷打、酷刑

The prisoners said they were subjected to torture during questioning.

那些囚犯表示他们在审问过程中遭到刑求。

折磨、煎熬、痛苦口语

Waiting for the test results was sheer torture.

等检验结果的那段时间简直是一种煎熬。

刑求、拷打、对…施以酷刑常用被动

Several detainees were tortured to make them confess.

有几名被拘留者遭到刑求以逼迫他们认罪。

折磨、煎熬

He was tortured by guilt for years after the accident.

那场意外之后，他多年来一直受罪恶感折磨。