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A noun referring to a mild or chronic illness or sickness, often used in a general or figurative sense.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее легкое или хроническое заболевание или недомогание, часто используемое в общем или переносном смысле.esSustantivo que designa una enfermedad o dolencia, generalmente leve o crónica, o un malestar físico o figurado.frNom désignant une maladie ou un malaise, souvent léger ou chronique, utilisé de manière générale ou figurée.deSubstantiv, das ein leichtes oder chronisches Leiden, eine Erkrankung oder ein Unwohlsein bezeichnet, oft in allgemeinem oder übertragenem Sinn verwendet.ptSubstantivo que designa uma doença leve ou crônica, um mal-estar ou problema de saúde, usado em sentido geral ou figurado.zh名词，指轻微或慢性的疾病、病痛或身体不适，常用于泛指或比喻。arاسم يدل على مرض أو اعتلال خفيف أو مزمن، أو توعك عام في البدن، ويُستعمل في المعنى الحسي أو المجازي.

1. Aromatic bulb used as seasoning B1 formal culinary

   A bulbous plant of the genus Allium, used as a seasoning in cooking.

   • She added a clove of ail to the stew for extra flavor.
   • The recipe calls for two crushed ail cloves.
   • Ail is a staple ingredient in many cuisines around the world.

   ruЧеснокesAjofrail (plante cultivée)deKnoblauchptAlhozh大蒜arثوم

   Synonymes: garlic

2. Be ill or unwell B2 formal

   To suffer from poor health or feel unwell.

   • He has been ailing for several weeks now.
   • The patient continues to ail despite the treatment.
   • She ails from a chronic condition.

   ruБолетьesEnfermarse / Sentirse malfrêtre malade / souffrirdeKrank seinptEstar doentezh生病arالمَرَض

   Synonymes: be sicklanguishsuffer

3. Cause bodily suffering B2 formal medical

   To cause physical pain or discomfort, making someone sick or indisposed.

   • The spoiled food ailed the entire family.
   • The harsh weather ailed the travelers.
   • The infection ailed him for days.

   ruПричинять страданияesAfligir, causar dolor o malestar físicofrFaire souffrirdeKörperliches Leid verursachenptCausar sofrimento físicozh使受病痛折磨arالتسبب في الألم الجسدي

   Antonymes: curehealrelieveremedysoothe

A verb used to indicate the act of causing pain, trouble, or distress to someone, or to be unwell or suffering.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, причиняющего боль, неприятности или страдания кому-либо, или для указания на плохое самочувствие или страдание.esVerbo que se usa para indicar que algo causa dolor, problemas o sufrimiento a alguien, o para referirse a sentirse enfermo o padecer una dolencia.frVerbe utilisé pour indiquer une douleur ou une gêne physique, ou pour signifier que quelque chose cause du souci, du tourment ou de la souffrance à quelqu'un.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um eine Handlung zu bezeichnen, die jemandem Schmerz, Unannehmlichkeiten oder Leid zufügt, oder um auszudrücken, dass jemand unter schlechter Gesundheit oder Leiden leidet.ptVerbo usado para indicar que algo causa dor, incômodo ou sofrimento a alguém, ou para dizer que alguém está doente, indisposto ou sofrendo.zh动词，表示使某人遭受痛苦、烦恼或折磨，或指身体不适、生病。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على التسبب في الألم أو الضيق أو المعاناة لشخص ما، أو للإشارة إلى الشعور بالتوعك أو المرض أو المعاناة.

1. Aromatic bulb used as seasoning B1 formal culinary

   A plant with a strong-smelling bulb, used as a seasoning in cooking.

   • She added a clove of ail to the stew for extra flavor.
   • The recipe calls for fresh ail, not powdered.
   • Ail is a key ingredient in many Mediterranean dishes.

   ruЧеснокesAjofrAil (bulbe aromatique utilisé en cuisine)deKnoblauchptBulbo aromático usado como temperozh大蒜arثوم

2. Be ill or unwell B2 formal

   To feel sick or suffer from an illness.

   • He has been ailing for several weeks now.
   • The patient ails from a chronic condition.
   • She ails with a persistent cough.

   ruБолетьesEstar enfermo o indispuestofrÊtre malade ou souffrirdeKränkelnptEstar doentezh生病arيَمْرَض

   Synonymes: be sicklanguishsuffer

   Antonymes: convalescehealrecoverrecuperatethrive

3. Cause bodily suffering B2 formal medical

   To cause physical pain or discomfort, making someone sick or indisposed.

   • The disease ails many people in the region.
   • The heat ailed the workers during the long shift.
   • A lack of clean water ails the community.

   ruПричинять страданияescausar dolor o malestar físicofrFaire souffrir physiquementdeKörperliches Leid verursachenptCausar sofrimentozh使身体不适arإحداث الألم الجسدي

   Synonymes: afflictbotherdistresshurtindisposepainsickentrouble

   Antonymes: comfortcurehealhelprelievesoothe

• ailed past participle
• ailed past simple
• ailing present participle
• ails third person singular