distressed [dɪ'strest] adjective ■upset or worried 使烦乱;使焦虑,使忧虑•She was deeply distressed by the news of his death.他的死讯让她感到非常忧伤。 ■having problems because of having too little money 拮据的;经济困难的•The government is taking steps to stimulate business development in (economically) distressed areas.政府正采取措施促进(经济)困难地区的商业发展。 ■a distressed fabric or material has been treated to make it look as if it has been used for a long time 仿古磨损的;仿旧磨损的•distressed denim仿旧磨损的牛仔布 •distressed leather chairs仿古磨损的皮椅 |