distress [英][dɪˈstres][美][dɪˈstrɛs] n. 悲痛; 危难，不幸; 贫困; [法]扣押财物; vt. 使痛苦，使忧伤; [法]扣押（财物）; 使贫困; He expressed concern that the ship might be in distress. 他担心船可能会遇险。