throes
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/θroʊz/
/θrəʊz/
General
- 1 sancılı dönem, çalkantı
Definition (English)
The most difficult part of an activity or change, while you are still in it.
Example Sentences
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The company was in the throes of bankruptcy.Şirket iflasın sancılı dönemini yaşıyordu.
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He was in the throes of a difficult decision.Zor bir kararın sancılarını yaşıyordu.
GeneralMedical
- 1 sancı, ıstırap
Definition (English)
Strong, violent pains, especially at the time of childbirth or death.
Example Sentences
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She was in the throes of labour when the ambulance arrived.Ambulans geldiğinde doğum sancıları içindeydi.
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The injured bird was in its death throes.Yaralı kuş can çekişiyordu.