Such a traumatic experience was bound to leave its mark on the children.

这样的痛苦经历一定会长期对孩子们有影响。

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Divorce is a traumatic experience and not something that happens overnight.

离婚很痛苦，不是一两天的事。

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It can take a long time to regain equilibrium after a traumatic experience of this magnitude.

在经历过如此强度的重创之后，我们需要很长的时间才能重获平衡。

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He says it provides for a less invasive and less traumatic experience.

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The vast majority of those who have survived a traumatic experience suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Ch Supt Williams said the police force had "clearly put this man through a traumatic experience".

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Ch Supt Stuart Williams, of Lancashire Police, said the force had "deep regrets" and had "clearly put this man through a traumatic experience".

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