Definitions
n. an unpleasant physical feeling caused by injury or illness
疼痛
n. strong emotional suffering caused by loss or distress
悲痛；痛苦
v. to cause someone emotional suffering
使痛苦；使难过
Example
I felt a sharp pain in my left ankle.
我的左脚踝感到一阵剧痛。
Regular exercise may reduce back pain among office workers who remain seated for long periods.
经常锻炼可能减轻长时间久坐的办公室职员的背痛。
Collocations
- sharp pain
- chronic pain
- relieve pain
- emotional pain
Word family
- painful (adj.)
- painless (adj.)
- painfully (adv.)
Synonyms
- ache
- suffering
Usage tip
泛指疼痛常不可数；具体一阵疼痛可用a pain。
FAQ
- What does pain mean?
- an unpleasant physical feeling caused by injury or illness strong emotional suffering caused by loss or distress to cause someone emotional suffering
- How is pain pronounced?
- UK /peɪn/, US /peɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
