harrowing /ˈherowɪŋ/ adjective Learner's definition of HARROWING
[more harrowing; most harrowing]
: very painful or upsetting令人痛苦的；令人苦恼的 -
She gives a harrowing account/description of her battle with cancer.她讲述了自己与癌症抗争的痛苦经历。
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They managed to escape after several harrowing encounters with the enemy.与敌人打了几次令人痛苦的遭遇战之后，他们设法脱身了。
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a harrowing ordeal/experience痛苦的磨难/经历