torturetor•ture /'tɔːtʃəʳ/

n C,U

1. 拷问；拷打；刑讯

• They put him to torture. 他们拷问他。

• the widespread use of torture 遍施酷刑

2. (肉体或精神上的)折磨；煎熬

• He has suffered the torture from rheumatism. 风湿病使他饱受折磨。

• the torture of jealousy 嫉妒的煎熬