bane /ben/ TEM8

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  N-SING The bane of someone or the bane of someone's life is something that frequently makes them feel unhappy or annoyed. 烦恼之源 [usu 'the' N 'of' n]

  例：

  This craving is, of course, the bane of many ex-alcoholics' existence.

  这种渴望当然是许多老酒徒生活的烦恼之源。