distressing

distressing的音标是[dɪˈstresɪŋ]，基本翻译是令人苦恼的，难受的。速记技巧是：dis-表示否定，tress表示使动，-ing表示令人…的。这个词通常用作形容词，表示令人苦恼的、难受的。

Distress这个词的词源可以追溯到古英语，它来自拉丁语的“distrahere”，意为“分心，分散注意力”。它的变化形式包括过去式distressed，过去分词distressed，现在分词和形容词形式distressed。

相关单词：

1. Depletion（消耗，枯竭）：这个词由拉丁词根“pellere”派生而来，与distress有着相似的含义，都表示消耗或减弱。

2. Distraction（分心）：这个词源于“distrahere”，表示注意力被分散，与distress有相似的含义。

3. Distressing（令人心痛的）：这个词是由distress加上后缀-ing构成的形容词，表示令人心痛的。

4. Distressful（痛苦的）：这个词也是由distress构成的形容词，表示痛苦的或不幸的。

5. Distressed（处于困境的）：这个词是由distressed作为动词的过去式构成，表示处于困境或苦难中。

6. Distressingly（令人心痛地）：这是一个副词，用来修饰形容词或动词，表示令人心痛的程度。

7. Distressed Seller（苦苦挣扎的卖家）：这是一个合成词，表示正在苦苦挣扎出售物品的人或卖家。

8. Distress Sale（清仓大甩卖）：这个词表示为了减轻负担而进行的低价销售，与distress的含义相符。

9. Distress Call（求救呼叫）：这个词表示发出求救的呼叫，与distress的含义相符。

10. Distress Tactics（苦肉计）：这是一个合成词，表示通过制造痛苦来达到某种目的的策略，与distress的含义相符。

常用短语：

1. distressing news

2. in distress

3. at one"s wits" end

4. be at a loss

5. be in dire straits

6. be on one"s last legs

7. be in dire straits

例句：

1. The news of the accident was distressing.

2. The dog was in distress, howling at the door.

3. I was at my wit"s end trying to figure out what to do.

4. I was completely at a loss for what to say.

5. The company is in dire straits, with no hope of recovery.

6. The old dog is on its last legs and will soon retire.

7. The situation is getting worse by the day and we are all in dire straits now.

英文小作文：

When we are faced with distressing situations, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and helpless. However, it is important to remember that we have the power to overcome these difficulties and emerge stronger and more resilient.

In times of trouble, it is essential to have a strong support system of family and friends who can offer encouragement and help. Additionally, it is vital to maintain a positive mindset and focus on finding solutions rather than giving in to despair.

By staying motivated and taking action, we can emerge from distressing situations with a renewed sense of purpose and strength. Ultimately, we all have the ability to overcome any obstacle that life throws our way, if we are willing to put in the effort and persevere through tough times.