n. (u.)不可數名詞使悲痛; 使貧困He was in great distress when he found out his wife was not coming back
v.t.及物動詞悲痛;苦惱Many people in the town were in distress after the big fire
n. (u.)不可數名詞危險Melissa was in distress as a bank robber's prisoner
n. (u.)不可數名詞苦難This poor person is in distress, with no place to sleep
v.t.及物動詞痛苦的; 憂慮的In his distress over money he sold his car
n. (u.)不可數名詞憂鬱;沮喪He has been in distress for a long time due to his sickness
v.t.及物動詞扣押The company may distress goods for unpaid debts.
n. (u.)不可數名詞扣押財產The landlord has the right of distress for unpaid rent.