torture
/ˈtɔːtʃə/ · /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #3350 in the learning path
酷刑；折磨
Definitions
n. deliberately inflicted severe pain, or an extremely distressing experience
酷刑；折磨
v. to deliberately cause severe physical or mental suffering
拷打；使受折磨
Example
Waiting all afternoon for the results was pure torture.
整个下午都在等结果，真是煎熬。
International agreements prohibit torture and require governments to protect the basic rights of all prisoners.
国际协议禁止酷刑，并要求各国政府保护所有囚犯的基本权利。
Collocations
- psychological torture
- pure torture
- prohibit torture
- subject someone to torture
Word family
- torturer (n.)
- tortured (adj.)
Synonyms
- torment
- agony
Usage tip
语气很强；日常可夸张表达煎熬，不只是普通不适。
FAQ
- What does torture mean?
- deliberately inflicted severe pain, or an extremely distressing experience to deliberately cause severe physical or mental suffering
- How is torture pronounced?
- UK /ˈtɔːtʃə/, US /ˈtɔːrtʃər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
