/dɪˈstres ||; dɪˈstrɛs/noun [U]:
1 the state of being very upset or of suffering great pain or difficulty 极度的苦恼；极度的痛苦；极度的难受: She was in such distressthat I didn't want to leave her on her own. 她十分痛苦，我不想留下她一个人。
2 the state of being in great danger and needing immediate help 危难；困境: The ship's captain radioed that it was in distress. 船长用无线电发出遇险信号。