in pain

in pain — 慣用語

1. experiencing physical suffering or emotional distress, usually because of an inj

1.慣用語A2
釋義

疼痛

處於身體或心理的痛苦中

experiencing physical suffering or emotional distress, usually because of an injury, illness, or difficult situation

例句

Allison cried out in pain when she touched the hot stove.

Allison 碰到熱爐子時痛得大叫出來。

cry out + in pain for sudden physical reaction

The old dog whimpered softly, clearly in pain from its injured leg.

那隻老狗輕輕地哀鳴，顯然因腿部受傷而十分痛苦。

clearly in pain from [cause]

常見搭配
  • cry out in pain
  • in great pain
  • in obvious pain
  • in terrible pain
  • clearly in pain
同義詞
  • suffering

    broader term that covers both physical and emotional pain; slightly more formal than 'in pain'

  • hurt

    more direct and common in everyday speech; often used for physical pain

  • aching

    specifically about dull, continuous physical pain rather than sharp or sudden pain

反義詞
  • pain-free

    describing a state without any physical pain

  • comfortable

    feeling physically relaxed and free from pain or worry

文法句型

be + 'in pain'

feel + 'in pain'

cry out + 'in pain'

用法筆記

Usually appears after a linking verb such as 'be', 'feel', 'look', or 'seem'. Adverbs like 'great', 'obvious', or 'terrible' can intensify the phrase. A following 'from + noun phrase' gives the cause of the pain.

常見錯誤

I am pain.
I am in pain.
The preposition 'in' is required; 'pain' alone does not describe a state of suffering.
He made me in pain.
He caused me pain.' or 'He hurt me.
'In pain' describes a state; it cannot follow 'make + object'.