DISTRESS — ТЛУМАЧЕННЯ
distress
The seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim.
Приклади
- Originally distress was a landloard's remedy against a tenant for unpaid rents or property damage but now the landlord is given a landlord's lien.
Psychological suffering.
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- The death of his wife caused him great distress.
Extreme physical pain.
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- The patient appeared to be in distress.
A state of adversity (danger or affliction or need).
Приклади
- A ship in distress.
- She was the classic maiden in distress.
Cause mental pain to.
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- The news of her child's illness distressed the mother.
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