torture
n[C, U]
1 (method of) deliberately inflicting severe pain, as a punishment or in order to force sb to say or do sth 刑法; 刑讯; 严刑逼迫
barbaric tortures 野蛮的刑法
the widespread use of torture 遍施酷刑
She died under torture. 她受严刑拷打致死.
[attrib 作定语]
torture instruments 刑具.
2 (fig 比喻) (instance of) great physical or mental suffering 对肉体或精神的折磨
the tortures of suspense, fear, jealousy,etc 疑虑、 恐惧、 忌妒等的煎熬
This tooth of mine is sheer torture! 我这颗牙真折磨人! torture, v [Tn]
1 inflict severe pain on (sb) 使(某 人)极其痛苦; 折磨
accused the regime of torturing its political opponents 谴责该政权迫害政敌.
2 (fig 比喻) cause (sb) great physical or mental suffering 造成(某人)肉体或精神上的巨大痛苦
tortured by anxiety 受焦虑的煎熬.
You must cut off one pound of flesh, no more, no less. And not one drop of blood must fall.
你必须割下整一磅肉,不准多也不准少。而且不准流一滴血。
Next, if it is not a story, get an idea of the organization of the book. Read the back cover and the introduction. Look at the pictures and the short texts below them. Turn to the front of the book and look at the contents. This way you can decide whether