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backache

UK/'bækeik/US
B1

Definitions

n.

A continuous pain in the back

背痛,腰痛

Root Breakdown

Native English
backthe rear of the body; the rear or reverse side; backward, in return
+
acheroot
=backache

back + ache = an ache in the back. A transparent compound, like headache and toothache.

Root back still carries 10 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Sitting all day gave me a terrible backache.

  • 2.

    She took a painkiller for her backache.

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