sufferer
UK/'sʌfərə/US/'sʌfәrә/
B1
Definitions
n.
A person who suffers from a particular illness or hardship.
受苦者；患者
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsuffercarry, bear, bring
+
-erone who does, agent
=sufferer
suffer + -er = one who suffers.
Common Collocations
- 1.chronic sufferer慢性病患者
- 2.fellow sufferer同病相怜者
- 3.long-term sufferer长期患者
- 4.anxiety sufferer焦虑症患者
Example Sentences
- 1.
Migraine sufferers often avoid bright lights.