excruciating UK [ɪk'skru:.ʃi.eɪ.tɪŋ] US [-tˌɪŋ] adjective ■extremely painful 剧烈疼痛的;极痛苦的•an excruciating pain in the lower back腰部的剧烈疼痛 ■extremely boring or embarrassing 极其乏味的;极其令人厌烦的;极度尴尬的•excruciating boredom极其无聊 •His confession, when it came, was excruciating.当他作出忏悔时,人们感到非常尴尬。 |