bane

1. N-SING Thebaneof someone or the bane of someone's life is something that frequently makes them feel unhappy or annoyed. 烦恼之源[usu 'the' N 'of' n]

This craving is, of course, the bane of many ex-alcoholics' existence. 这种渴望当然是许多老酒徒生活的烦恼之源。