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sick

UK/sik/US
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLA1

Definitions

adj.

In poor health; feeling an urge to vomit; mentally disturbed or deeply affected by a strong feeling.

生病的;恶心的;厌恶的,病态的

v.

To vomit; to urge a dog to attack.

呕吐;唆使(狗)攻击

n.

Vomit; sick people as a group.

呕吐物;病人(总称)

Root Breakdown

Native English
sickother
=sick

Common Collocations

  • 1.feel sick感到恶心/不舒服
  • 2.call in sick请病假
  • 3.sick leave病假
  • 4.sick and tired of对……厌烦透顶

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She called in sick and spent the whole day resting at home.

  • 2.

    The graphic images in the documentary made him feel sick to his stomach.

  • 3.

    I'm sick of waiting for a response — it's been three weeks already.

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