afflictive
afflictive — 形容詞
- afflictivepositive
- more afflictivecomparative
- most afflictivesuperlative
1. producing or bringing about great physical or emotional suffering — for example,
悲苦的；折磨
令人身心備受折磨的
producing or bringing about great physical or emotional suffering — for example, a long illness, poverty, or harsh living conditions.
The long drought had an afflictive effect on the farming communities of the region.
長期的乾旱對該地區的農業社區造成了悲苦的影響。
attributive use: afflictive + noun (effect)
Nora recalled the afflictive years she spent caring for her elderly mother.
Nora 回憶起她照顧年邁母親的那段折磨人的歲月。
attributive use: afflictive + noun (years)
The refugee families carried their few belongings through an afflictive journey across the mountains.
那些難民家庭帶著僅有的家當，展開了一段翻山越嶺、備受折磨的旅程。
The doctor described the treatment as afflictive but necessary for a full recovery.
醫師表示這種治療過程雖然痛苦，但為了完全康復是必要的。
- painful
Everyday word used for physical or emotional hurt; afflictive is more formal and implies sustained hardship.
- distressing
Focuses on emotional upset; afflictive can also cover physical suffering.
- grievous
Similar formal register, often emphasises the seriousness or gravity of the suffering.
- harsh
Broader meaning that includes unpleasant conditions; less focused on personal suffering than afflictive.
- soothing
Describes something that relieves physical pain rather than causes it.
- comforting
Describes something that eases emotional distress.
用法筆記
Almost always used before a noun (attributive position) rather than after a linking verb. Common in literary or formal writing, but rare in everyday conversation.