| 单词 | tribulation |
| 释义 | tribulation (once / 1953 pages) n Tribulation is suffering or trouble, usually resulting from oppression. The tribulations of a coal miner include a dangerous work environment, lung disease from black dust and a cramped, dark work space. When you encounter the word tribulation, it will usually be in the company of the word trial as in, “She suffered many trials and tribulations as an early feminist.” The two words, while not identical, emphasize each other as they essentially mean testing and suffering. Tribulation comes from the Latin verb tribulare "to oppress, afflict." WORD FAMILYtribulation: tribulations+/tribulate: tribulated, tribulating, tribulation USAGE EXAMPLESBy meticulously choreographing a pastiche of domestic bliss and quirky invention, Zuck’s “people” appear to be trying to shift the attention away from 2016’s tribulations. The Guardian(Dec 20, 2016) The tribulations of dating are a recurring ailment. Wall Street Journal(Dec 18, 2016) Shortly afterwards, he appeared on another TV programme, saying his "tribulations" were the work of his enemies. BBC(Nov 26, 2016) n an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event life is full of tribulations Syn|Hypo|Hyper trial, visitation fire a severe trial affliction a cause of great suffering and distress |
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