agony
noun [ U or C ] uk/ˈæɡ.ə.ni/ us/ˈæɡ.ə.ni/
（肉体或精神的）极度痛苦
extreme physical or mental pain or suffering
She lay there screaming in agony. 她躺在那儿痛苦地大声尖叫。
I was in an agony of suspense. 我悬着一颗心，备受煎熬。
We've both suffered agonies of guilt over what happened. 所发生的事情使我们两个都饱受内疚的煎熬。
It must be agony for them to say goodbye.
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- He crumpled to the ground in apparent agony.
- A trial would prolong the agony of the victim's family.
- Four players had to endure the agony of missing a penalty.
- His two daughters were in agonies of embarrassment.
- Not knowing what happened to her is agony.