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ailments

UK //ˈeɪlmənts//US //ˈeɪlmənts//

词源

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。

noun

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。)

同义词:illnesses, disorders, complaints

常见短语

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。)