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headache

UK //ˈhɛdeɪk//US //ˈhɛdeɪk//

词源

源自中古英语 'hevedeche',由 'heved'(头)和 'eche'(疼痛)组成,字面意思为'头部疼痛'。

noun

❶ 头部疼痛的症状,通常由压力、疲劳或疾病引起。可以形容轻微不适或剧烈疼痛。

“I have a terrible headache after working all night.”

(通宵工作后我头疼得厉害。)

“She took aspirin to relieve her headache.”

(她吃了阿司匹林缓解头痛。)

❶ 比喻令人烦恼或难以处理的问题或情况,强调其带来的困扰。

“The new regulations are a real headache for small businesses.”

(新规定对小企业来说真是个麻烦事。)

“Finding parking in this area is always a headache.”

(在这个区域找停车位总是很头疼。)

同义词:migraine, cephalalgia, pain, problem, nuisance

常见短语

have a headache — 表示正在经历头部疼痛的状态,常用于描述身体不适。

“I can't go to the party tonight because I have a headache.”

(我今晚不能参加聚会,因为我头疼。)

be a real headache — 形容某事非常麻烦或令人烦恼,强调问题带来的持续性困扰。

“Organizing this event is proving to be a real headache.”

(组织这次活动确实让人非常头疼。)