allergy
🇬🇧 UK/'ælədʒɪ/🇺🇸 US/'ælәdʒi/
IELTSGREC1
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-derivedCommon 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.