n. 痛苦,苦恼
拆分: af-朝,向,接近 + -flict-打击 + -ion名词词尾
例:His deafness is a great affliction to him. 耳聋使他非常痛苦。 Afflictions are sometimes blessings in disguise. 塞翁失马,焉知非福。
