distress
gb/dɪstɹˈɛs/ us/dɪstɹˈɛs/
B1
Angličtina
~ 2600
lelki szenvedés, zaklatottság, vészhelyzet, baj, felzaklat, megbánt, bánt, megsért, anyagi nehézség, pénzügyi nehézség
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
1
zaklatottság
B2
Vzorec užití:
in [someone's] distress
The news of the accident caused her great distress.
A baleset híre nagy lelki fájdalmat okozott neki.
He was clearly in distress after hearing the bad news.
Láthatóan nagyon zaklatott volt, miután meghallotta a rossz hírt.
The charity helps families in financial distress.
Her face showed deep distress as she spoke.
The crew sent out a distress signal before the ship sank.
Učební příklady
She felt distress after losing her job.
Nagyon megviselte, hogy elvesztette az állását.
The child was in distress when he could not find his mother.
A gyerek kétségbeesett volt, amikor nem találta az anyját.
They sent a distress call to the police.
He looked distressed after the meeting.
The dog was in distress during the storm.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'distress' with 'stress'. 'Stress' can mean everyday pressure or tension, while 'distress' refers to a more severe and negative emotional or physical state.
Význam
Extreme worry or suffering
Kolokace
emotional distress
|cause distress
|in distress
|distress call
|distress signal
Synonyma
anguish (Stronger and more intense emotional pain than 'distress'.)
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suffering (More general and can refer to physical or emotional pain.)
Antonyma
comfort (A state of physical or emotional ease that is the opposite of distress.)
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relief (The removal or lessening of pain or worry.)
Témata
emotions
|health
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A feeling of great worry, sadness, or pain.
A state of great mental pain, anxiety, or unhappiness.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
2
vészhelyzet
B1
baj
A1
Vzorec užití:
in [someone's] distress
The hiker was in distress and needed rescue.
A túrázó bajba került, és mentésre szorult.
A distress signal was picked up by the coast guard.
A parti őrség vészjelzést észlelt.
The pilot sent a distress call before losing contact.
Učební příklady
The boat was in distress at sea.
A hajó bajba került a tengeren.
They sent a distress signal to the rescue team.
Vészjelzést küldtek a mentőcsapatnak.
The man was in distress after falling in the river.
Význam
Danger needing urgent help
Kolokace
in distress
|distress call
|distress signal
Synonyma
peril (A formal term for serious danger, less common in casual speech.)
|
emergency (A broader term for urgent situations, not only involving danger.)
Antonyma
safety (The condition of being protected from danger.)
Témata
safety
|emergency
|communication
|travel
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A state of great danger where help is needed quickly.
A situation where someone is in serious danger and needs immediate assistance.
SLOVESO
B1
3
Vzorec užití:
to distress [someone]
It distresses me to see animals suffer.
The news will deeply distress the community.
She was distressed by his sudden departure.
Učební příklady
It distresses me when people are rude.
The bad news distressed her.
He was distressed by the loud noise.
Význam
Cause someone emotional pain
Kolokace
deeply distress
|distress greatly
|distress emotionally
Synonyma
upset (More general and less intense than 'distress'.)
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trouble (Can suggest causing inconvenience or concern, not always emotional pain.)
Antonyma
comfort (To make someone feel better and less worried.)
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reassure (To remove someone's worries or fears.)
Témata
emotions
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To make someone feel very sad, worried, or upset.
To make someone feel very upset, anxious, or worried.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
4
Many families are facing financial distress due to job losses.
Sok család anyagi nehézségekkel küzd a munkahelyek megszűnése miatt.
The company is in economic distress and may close soon.
A cég pénzügyi nehézségekkel küzd, és lehet, hogy hamarosan bezár.
The drought caused severe distress among farmers.
Učební příklady
They are in financial distress after losing their jobs.
Anyagi nehézségekkel küzdenek, miután elvesztették az állásukat.
The shop is in economic distress.
A bolt anyagi nehézségekkel küzd.
The family suffered distress because they had no money.
Význam
Serious difficulty or hardship
Kolokace
financial distress
|economic distress
Synonyma
hardship (General word for difficult living conditions, often caused by poverty.)
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poverty (Refers specifically to lacking enough money to meet basic needs.)
Antonyma
prosperity (A state of success and wealth.)
Témata
economics
|daily life
|finance
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A hard situation, especially when you do not have enough money or things you need.
Severe difficulty or hardship, especially involving lack of money or resources.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
distress
IPA
GB/dɪstɹˈɛs/
US/dɪstɹˈɛs/
Slabiky a přízvuk
dis - tress (2 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tress)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: distress
- Plural: distress
Verb
- Base: distress
- 3rd Person Singular: distresses
- Present Participle: distressing
- Past: distressed
Příbuzná slova
Forms
distresses
verb
distressing
verb
distressed
verb
Related words
distressingly
adverb
Výrazy
distress call
1/dɪstɹˈɛs kˈɔl/
fixed phrase
Call for urgent help in danger
A call made to ask for help right away when there is danger.
Příklady
- The pilot made a distress call before the plane went down.
- The coast guard responded quickly to the distress call.
distress signal
1/dɪstɹˈɛs sˈɪɡnəl/
fixed phrase
Signal asking for urgent help
A message sent to ask for help in a dangerous situation.
Příklady
- The ship sent a distress signal before it sank.
- Pilots are trained to recognize a distress signal immediately.
in distress
1/ˈɪn dɪstɹˈɛs/
fixed phrase
In serious trouble or pain
In a state of great danger, sadness, or pain.
Příklady
- The animal was clearly in distress after being trapped.
- She was in distress over the loss of her friend.