pain
Meaning: Physical or emotional suffering; an annoying person or thing
The word 'pain' refers to physical suffering caused by injury or illness, or emotional suffering. Informally, 'a pain' describes someone or something annoying (a pain in the neck). 'Painful' is the adjective. 'Take pains' means to make a great effort. 'No pain, no gain' means effort is required for results.
Examples
- I've got a terrible pain in my back. 我的背很痛。Tengo un dolor terrible en la espalda.背中がひどく痛いです。허리가 몹시 아픕니다.
- The divorce caused her a lot of pain. 离婚给她带来了很多痛苦。El divorcio le causó mucho dolor.離婚は彼女に多くの苦しみをもたらしました。이혼은 그녀에게 큰 고통을 주었습니다.
- Filling in forms is such a pain. 填表格真是太麻烦了。Rellenar formularios es una molestia.書類の記入は本当に面倒です。서류 작성은 정말 귀찮은 일입니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old French 'peine' meaning 'suffering' or 'punishment', from Latin 'poena' (penalty, punishment), from Greek 'poinē' (blood money, penalty). Originally referred to punishment rather than physical sensation.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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