festering

• 名词，指脓液在脓肿或水疱内形成并积聚的过程，也可指这种炎症产生的液体产物。

A noun referring to the process of forming and discharging pus within an abscess or vesicle, or the fluid product of such inflammation.

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1. SuppurationC1formalmedical

   The process of forming pus in a wound, abscess, or vesicle as a result of infection or inflammation.

   化脓

   • The doctor cleaned the wound to prevent festering.
   • Festering of the abscess caused severe pain.
   • Proper hygiene reduces the risk of festering in minor cuts.

   同义词maturationsuppuration

2. PusC1formalmedical

   A thick, yellowish or greenish fluid produced by inflamed tissue, consisting of dead white blood cells, bacteria, and tissue debris.

   脓

   • The wound discharged a foul-smelling festering.
   • The surgeon drained the festering from the infected area.
   • Festering is a sign that the body is fighting an infection.

• 指伤口或溃疡感染并化脓；也比喻负面情绪或不良局面随时间推移而恶化。

A verb used to describe the process of a wound or sore becoming infected and producing pus, or metaphorically, a negative feeling or situation becoming worse over time.

1. Wound infectionB2formalmedical

   To become infected and produce pus, typically referring to a wound or sore.

   化脓

   • The cut on his leg began to fester after he ignored it.
   • If the wound is not cleaned properly, it will fester.
   • The doctor warned that the untreated injury could fester and cause serious complications.

   同义词dischargegatheroozesuppurateweep

2. Emotional bitternessB2formal

   To become worse or more intense over time, especially regarding negative feelings like anger or resentment.

   （负面情绪）加剧

   • Her resentment began to fester after years of being ignored.
   • The argument festered in his mind for weeks.
   • Unresolved conflicts can fester and damage relationships.

   同义词brewranklesimmersmolder

   反义词dissolvehealsoothe