In this distress we launched a boat.

在此危难，我们推出了船。

youdao

He keeps coming to the aid of this damsel in distress.

他经常去帮助这位处于痛苦中的少女。

《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

As humans, we are horrified when we learn that a person in distress is not helped, even when, as in this case, many potential helpers are present.

作为人类，当我们可以了解到，一个人在遇难过程中竟然得不到救助，甚至，于在场还有着许多人可以救助的情况下，我们都被吓坏了。

youdao

There are no reports at this point of Americans in distress, but obviously this is an ongoing situation that we monitor.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

Peace is in short supply in this house full of female bodies in distress.

NEWYORKER: Mother Knows Best

If it has not been already considered, may I suggest that you invite readers to make a donation to a relief fund to assist people in distress at this time.

FORBES: Readers Say