afflict af=ad 去 flict 打击 去打击.....>>折磨、困扰

书面用语，表示灾难、疾病等造成的折磨，比 trouble 等严重的多。

be afflicted with (by) 受...折磨

He was afflicted with struggle for legitimate rights in working. 他被争取正当劳动权益而折磨。