심한 고통이나 격통, 또는 갑작스러운 발작이나 경련.
A sudden and violent pang or spasm of pain, whether physical or mental.
예문:
"The patient suffered through the final throes of the illness before the fever finally broke."
"He was gripped by a sudden throe of guilt after lying to his best friend."
중대한 변화나 탄생 과정에서 겪는 필사의 노력, 사투, 또는 산고.
A condition of agonizing struggle or trouble, especially accompanying a major change or birth.
예문:
"The country was in the throes of a violent revolution that lasted for years."
"The company is currently in the throes of a massive restructuring process."
"The artist was in the throes of creation, oblivious to the world around him."