ailment
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Definitions
n.
A mild or persistent illness or physical disorder.
病痛；小病；疾病
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedailstem
+
mentaction, result, state
=ailment
Common Collocations
- 1.minor ailment小病痛
- 2.common ailment常见疾病
- 3.chronic ailment慢性病
Example Sentences
- 1.
The elderly woman suffered from a chronic ailment that limited her mobility.
- 2.
Minor ailments can usually be treated with rest.
- 3.
His ailment disappeared after he changed his diet.