harrowing UK ['hær.əʊ.ɪŋ] US ['her.oʊ-] adjective ■extremely upsetting because connected with suffering 折磨人的,令人痛苦的•a harrowing story令人悲伤的故事 •For many women, the harrowing prospect of giving evidence in a rape case can be too much to bear.对很多女性来说,一想到要提供遭受强奸的证据就让人难以忍受。 |