Violent crime is only one of the maladies afflicting modern society.

暴力犯罪仅仅是困扰现代社会的严重问题之一。

After the thing had closed with a peculiarly afflicting sermon the applause was enthusiastic.

在一个特别令人难受的冗长讲话结束后，热烈的掌声响起。

A fatal cancer is afflicting her.

致命癌症在折磨着她。

Tunnel trouble is only one of the woes afflicting the book trade.

“隧道问题”只是困扰图书贸易的结症之一。

OF ALL the blights afflicting the sea, carbon dioxide is just one.

在所有正折磨着大海的破坏分子中，二氧化碳只为其一。