torment I. n. /ˈtɔ:mənt/［u］剧烈痛苦；折磨；［c］烦恼的原因：Their deaths have left both families in torment. 他们的死令两家人都极为痛苦。He has never suffered the torment of rejection.他从未经受过遭人拒绝的痛苦。The journey must have been a torment for them.这次旅行一定让他们吃尽了苦头。‖II. vt. /tɔ:ˈmənt/ 使受剧烈痛苦，折磨；烦扰：He was tormented by jealousy.他饱受嫉妒之苦。The knowledge of his guilt tormented him.知道了自己的罪责使他非常痛苦。