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allergy

🇬🇧 UK/'ælədʒɪ/🇺🇸 US/'ælәdʒi/
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Definitions

n.

An abnormal immune reaction to a normally harmless substance; (informal) a strong dislike or aversion

过敏症;强烈反感

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
allprefix
+
ergwork, energy
+
ycharacterized by
=allergy

Common Collocations

  • 1.food allergy食物过敏
  • 2.pollen allergy花粉过敏
  • 3.skin allergy皮肤过敏

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He has a severe allergy to peanuts.

  • 2.

    His allergy to shellfish caused him to avoid seafood restaurants.

  • 3.

    Her food allergy requires careful meal planning.

  • 4.

    Seasonal allergies affect millions of people during spring pollen season.

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