ail

• 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。

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

1. Aromatic bulb used as seasoningB1formalculinary

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

   大蒜

   • 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.

   同义词garlic

2. Be ill or unwellB2formal

   To suffer from poor health or feel unwell.

   生病

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

   同义词be sicklanguishsuffer

3. Cause bodily sufferingB2formalmedical

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

   使受病痛折磨

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

   反义词curehealrelieveremedysoothe

• 动词，表示使某人遭受痛苦、烦恼或折磨，或指身体不适、生病。

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

1. Aromatic bulb used as seasoningB1formalculinary

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

   大蒜

   • 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.

2. Be ill or unwellB2formal

   To feel sick or suffer from an illness.

   生病

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

   同义词be sicklanguishsuffer

   反义词convalescehealrecoverrecuperatethrive

3. Cause bodily sufferingB2formalmedical

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

   使身体不适

   • 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.

   同义词afflictbotherdistresshurtindisposepainsickentrouble

   反义词comfortcurehealhelprelievesoothe