torment

1. N-UNCOUNT Torment is extreme suffering, usually mental suffering. (常指精神上的) 极度痛苦

After years of turmoil and torment, she is finally at peace. 经历多年的动荡与痛苦后，她终于安心下来了。

2. N-COUNT A torment is something that causes extreme suffering, usually mental suffering. 烦恼事

Sooner or later most writers end up making books about the torments of being a writer. 迟早大多数作家最终都会写书诉说当一名作家的苦恼。

3. V-T If something torments you, it causes you extreme mental suffering. (精神上) 折磨

At times the memories returned to torment her. 有时这些记忆会又来折磨她。