| 单词 | stricken |
| 释义 | stricken (strɪkən ) 1. Stricken is the past participle of some meanings of strike. 2. adjective If a person or place is stricken by something such as an unpleasant feeling, an illness, or a natural disaster, they are severely affected by it. ...a family stricken by genetically inherited cancer. [+ by] Foreign aid workers will not be allowed into the stricken areas. Synonyms: affected, hit, afflicted, struck Stricken is also a combining form. He was panic-stricken at the thought he might never play again. ...drought-stricken areas. Collocations: stricken ship A major incident was declared by the coastguard, with two helicopters and a French tug sent to assist the stricken ship. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The crew of the stricken ship wear modern life jackets, the court are in suits and ties. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Captain October and his crew were first on the scene and helped the captain of the stricken ship to ensure the safety of his men. Times, Sunday Times (2013) One of the lifeboatmen who leapt on to the stricken vessel was later commended for his bravery. Times, Sunday Times This time, a group of salvagers are trying to loot the stricken vessel. The Sun Panicked passengers rushed to one side of the stricken vessel, causing it to capsize. Globe and Mail He received widespread burns, a shrapnel wound and burst eardrums, but was guided to a raft and floated away from the stricken vessel. Times, Sunday Times It was extremely close to the stricken vessel. Times, Sunday Times |
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