hardship
/ˈhɑːdʃɪp/ · /ˈhɑːrdʃɪp/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4419 in the learning path
困苦；艰难境况
Definitions
n. severe difficulty or suffering, especially from lacking basic necessities
困苦；艰难境况
Example
Losing her job caused months of hardship for the family.
她失业后，一家人经历了数月的困苦生活。
Rising housing costs can cause significant financial hardship for families already struggling to afford basic necessities.
不断上涨的住房成本可能使那些已经难以负担基本生活必需品的家庭陷入严重的经济困境。
Collocations
- financial hardship
- face hardship
- endure hardship
Word family
- hard (adj.)
Synonyms
- adversity
- privation
Antonyms
- comfort
Usage tip
泛指困苦通常不可数；具体磨难可用 hardships。
FAQ
- What does hardship mean?
- severe difficulty or suffering, especially from lacking basic necessities
- How is hardship pronounced?
- UK /ˈhɑːdʃɪp/, US /ˈhɑːrdʃɪp/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
