극심한 불안, 슬픔, 또는 육체적 고통의 상태.
Extreme anxiety, sorrow, or physical pain; a state of suffering.
예문:
"The news of the sudden closure caused widespread distress among the employees."
"Patients experiencing respiratory distress require immediate medical attention."
"He tried to conceal his distress when he realized the extent of the damage."
돈이나 필수품 부족으로 인한 고통; 빈곤 또는 재정적 어려움.
Suffering caused by lack of money or the basic necessities of life; poverty or financial hardship.
예문:
"Many families faced severe financial distress during the economic downturn."
"The charity provides aid to those suffering from material distress."
"The company was in deep distress after failing to secure the necessary loans."
선박, 항공기 또는 사람이 위험하거나 곤경에 처하여 즉각적인 도움이 필요한 상태.
The state of a ship, aircraft, or person when in danger or difficulty and needing immediate help.
예문:
"The captain sent out a distress signal after the engine failed in the storm."
"Coast Guard vessels are trained to respond quickly to ships in distress."
"The hiker used a mirror to flash a sign of distress to the passing helicopter."
누군가에게 극심한 불안, 슬픔 또는 고통을 야기하다; 괴롭히거나 슬프게 하다.
To cause extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain to someone; to upset or grieve.
예문:
"It greatly distressed his parents that he decided to drop out of university."
"The constant noise from the construction site began to distress the neighbors."
"She distressed herself worrying about the outcome of the medical tests."
나무, 직물 또는 기타 재료에 인위적으로 낡거나 마모된 모양을 내다.
To give (wood, fabric, or other material) an artificially aged, worn, or weathered appearance.
예문:
"The furniture maker chose to distress the pine cabinet for a rustic look."
"They carefully distressed the denim jeans to achieve a fashionable vintage style."
"The artist distressed the surface of the canvas to suggest great age."