discomfort
- 英式英标[dɪs\'kʌmfɚt]
- 美式音标[dɪs\'kʌmfət]
n. 不适，不安；不便之处
vt. 使……不舒服；使……不安
中文词源
discomfort 不舒服
dis-,不，非，使相反，comfort,舒服。
英文词源
- discomfort (n.)
- mid-14c., from Old French desconfort (12c.), from desconforter (v.), from des- (see dis-) + conforter (see comfort (v.)).
- discomfort (v.)
- c. 1300, "to deprive of courage," from Old French desconforter; see discomfort (n.). Related: Discomforted; discomforting.
实用例句
- 1. Aromatic capsules are great for easing the discomfort of a stuffy nose.
- 芳香胶囊对缓解鼻塞有奇效。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. He sniffed, fidgeting in discomfort, uneasy at the suggestion.
- 他吸了吸鼻子，对这项提议感到窘迫不安，心烦意乱。
来自柯林斯例句
- 3. A dozen people were watching her, smirking at her discomfort.
- 有十来个人在看着她，对她不安的样子幸灾乐祸地笑着。
来自柯林斯例句
- 4. Roberts attempted to make light of his discomfort.
- 罗伯茨试图轻描淡写自己的不适。
来自柯林斯例句
- 5. She hears the discomfort in his voice.
- 她听出了他声音中的窘迫。
来自柯林斯例句