ex-, 向外。-cruc, 十字，折磨，词源同cross, crucifix.

1. Her search for love has often caused her excruciating misery and loneliness.

她对爱情的寻觅常常给她带来极大的痛苦和孤独感。

2. I was in excruciating pain and one leg wouldn't move.

我忍受着剧痛，一条腿无法动弹。

3. Meanwhile, the boredom is excruciating.

同时，又无聊得让人苦恼不已。

4. He endured excruciating ago-nies before he finally expired.

在最终离世前他经受了极大的痛苦。

5. There was a moment of excruciating silence.

一时间安静得令人难以忍受。