afflict
/əˈflɪkt/
CEFR level C1Topic HealthWord #5705 in the learning path
使受折磨；困扰
Definitions
v. Cause someone or something serious suffering or difficulty
使受折磨；困扰
Example
Seasonal allergies afflict my brother whenever the flowers bloom.
每到鲜花盛开时，季节性过敏就让我的哥哥备受困扰。
Water shortages continue to afflict rural communities, limiting agricultural production and increasing the burden on local families.
缺水问题持续困扰农村社区，限制农业生产，并加重当地家庭的负担。
Collocations
- be afflicted with
- afflict communities
- severely afflicted
Word family
- affliction (n.)
- afflicted (adj.)
Synonyms
- trouble
- plague
Usage tip
常用被动be afflicted with，后接疾病或困境。
FAQ
- What does afflict mean?
- Cause someone or something serious suffering or difficulty
- How is afflict pronounced?
- UK /əˈflɪkt/, US /əˈflɪkt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
