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sickness

UK/'siknis/US
IELTSTOEFLB1

Definitions

n.

The state of being ill or diseased; a feeling of nausea.

疾病;恶心,呕吐感

Root Breakdown

Native English
sicknessother
=sickness

Common Collocations

  • 1.motion sickness晕动症(晕车/晕船)
  • 2.morning sickness(孕期)晨吐反应
  • 3.sickness benefit疾病津贴
  • 4.travel sickness旅途晕动症

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His prolonged sickness forced him to take an extended leave from work.

  • 2.

    Many passengers experienced motion sickness during the rough sea crossing.

  • 3.

    The sickness swept through the village, leaving few families unaffected.

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