amnesia
UK/æm'ni:zjә/US
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Definitions
n.
Partial or total loss of memory, especially due to brain injury or illness
失忆症，健忘症
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedanot, opposite of
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mnesroot
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Common Collocations
- 1.temporary amnesia暂时失忆
- 2.suffer amnesia患失忆症
- 3.total amnesia完全失忆
Example Sentences
- 1.
The accident caused temporary amnesia, but his memory gradually returned.