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agony

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ag∙o∙ny / ˈægənɪ ; ˈægəni /
◙noun (plural agonies) [C,U]
1. very severe pain
• 极大的痛苦:
 »the agony of arthritis
  关节炎的剧烈疼痛
 »in agony
 »I was in agony.
  我极度痛苦。
 »He groaned in agony.
  他痛苦地呻吟着。
2. a very sad, difficult, or unpleasant experience
• 痛楚，苦难:
 »It was agony not knowing if she would live.
  不知道她能不能活下来，真是令人揪心。
▪ [+of]
 »He was in agonies of remorse.
  他后悔不已。
--› see pile on the pressure / agony at PILEON (2)
--› see prolong the agony at PROLONG (2)