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源自中古英语 'ailment',由动词 'ail'(使痛苦)加后缀 '-ment' 构成,最早记录于15世纪。
❶ 指身体或精神上的轻微疾病或不适,通常不严重但会影响日常生活。
“She often complains about minor ailments like headaches.”
(她经常抱怨头痛之类的小毛病。)
“The clinic treats common ailments such as colds and fevers.”
(这家诊所治疗感冒发烧等常见病症。)
minor ailments — 指不严重的小病小痛,通常不需要复杂治疗。
“The pharmacy provides quick relief for minor ailments.”
(这家药房能快速缓解轻微病症。)