malady
UK/ˈmælədi/US/'mælәdi/
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Definitions
n.
A disease or persistent illness
疾病，顽疾
n.
A serious problem or disorder in a society, system, or institution
（社会/制度的）弊病，痼疾
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedmal-bad, ill, wrong
+
adyroot
=malady
From Old French maladie, ultimately Latin male habitus ('in a bad state'). mal- (bad) + the idea of being 'held/kept' = 'a bad condition' = an illness. By extension, any deep-seated disorder in society can be called a malady.
Common Collocations
- 1.mysterious malady神秘的疾病
- 2.social malady社会弊病
- 3.chronic malady慢性顽疾
- 4.common malady常见疾病
Example Sentences
- 1.
Doctors struggled to diagnose her mysterious malady.
- 2.
Corruption is a malady that afflicts many institutions.
- 3.
He suffered from a chronic malady for most of his life.