A few years ago, Mr Dyke was distressed at his inability to get business men, contractors, and architects to answer his letters asking for information.

好些年前，戴克先生总是无法说服商业同行、承包商及建筑师给他回复信件、提供信息，为此他极为沮丧。

Naturally, we all wish all children to live; we are distressed at the thought that any should be exterminated in such a way.

当然，我们都希望所有的孩子都能活着；我们对以这种方式消灭任何人的想法感到沮丧。

And about her own great fault — he would be distressed beyond measure at her want of courage and faith, yet perpetually troubled to make excuses for her.

至于她自己的大错——他会为她缺乏勇气和信心而难过极了，但又永远难以为她找借口。