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benign

🇬🇧 UK/bɪ'naɪn/🇺🇸 US/bi'nain/
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Definitions

adj.

Gentle and kind in manner; not harmful or dangerous, especially of a medical condition or tumor

良性的;和蔼的,温和的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
bemake, cause, thoroughly
+
nignbirth, produce, kind
=benign

Common Collocations

  • 1.benign tumor良性肿瘤
  • 2.benign neglect善意忽视

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The tumor was benign and required no treatment.

  • 2.

    She has a benign disposition toward everyone.

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