painfully
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/ˈpeɪnfəli/
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/ˈpeɪnfəli/
in a way that is very noticeable and causes discomfort or distress
Her shyness was painfully obvious to everyone at the party.
她的害羞在派對上對每個人來說都非常明显。
in a way that causes physical or emotional suffering
She winced as she painfully twisted her ankle.
她痛苦地扭傷了腳踝。
with great effort and struggle
He learned the language painfully over the years.
多年來,他艱難地學會了這門語言。