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sore

UK/sɒ:/US
IELTSB1

Definitions

adj.

Painful or tender to the touch; causing physical discomfort.

疼痛的,酸痛的

n.

A painful, infected, or inflamed patch of skin; a wound or ulcer.

疮,溃疡,痛处

adv.

Sorely; very much or severely (used of something bad or painful).

非常,极度地

Root Breakdown

Native English
soreother
=sore

Common Collocations

  • 1.sore throat喉咙痛
  • 2.sore muscles肌肉酸痛
  • 3.feel sore感到酸痛
  • 4.sore spot痛处;敏感话题

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    My legs were sore after the long hike up the mountain.

  • 2.

    She had a sore throat and could barely speak above a whisper.

  • 3.

    His muscles were sore from the intense workout at the gym.

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