painful
['peɪn.fəl] adjective
IMPROVER
■causing emotional or physical pain 令人痛苦的，引起痛苦的•The old photograph brought back painful memories.这张老照片唤起了痛苦的回忆。 •A painful injury forced her to withdraw from the game.伤痛迫使她退出了比赛。 ■If something is painful to watch or listen to, it is so bad that it makes you feel embarrassed 令人难堪的；讨厌的•It was painful to listen to his pathetic excuses.听他那些牵强的借口实在让人觉得难受。 |