troubled
adjective uk/ˈtrʌb.əld/ us/ˈtrʌb.əld/
(HAVING DIFFICULTIES)
C1 深受折磨,有麻烦的
having problems or difficulties
The survival package involves selling off the unprofitable parts of the troubled company. 求生存的一揽子计划中包括卖掉这个陷入困境的公司中没有盈利的部分。
This troubled region has had more than its fair share of wars over the centuries. 几个世纪以来,这个不幸的地区遭受了太多战争的折磨。
In these troubled times, it's nice to hear some good news. 在这样动荡不安的时代,听到一些好消息可真好。
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- Having a baby can be kill or cure for a troubled marriage.
- My husband's always arguing with my father, and I'm the one who has to pour oil on troubled waters.
- She was a beacon of hope in troubled times.
- Your father was a very troubled man, but he's at rest now.
- The new public relations manager has the difficult task of shoring up the company's troubled image.
(WORRIED)
烦恼的,神经质的
worried or nervous
He is clearly a very troubled man. 他确实是一个非常神经质的男人。