canker
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT A canker or canker sore is a small sore in the mouth or on the lips. (口或脣的)小潰瘍[美國英語]
2. N-VAR Canker is a disease which affects the wood of shrubs and trees, making the outer layer come away to expose the inside of the stem. 樹木潰瘍病
In gardens, cankers are most prominent on apples and pear trees. 花園樹木中患潰瘍病最多的是蘋果樹和梨樹。
3. N-COUNT A canker is something evil that spreads and affects things or people. 禍患; 毒瘤[正式]
...the canker of jealousy. ...嫉妒的毒瘤。
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canker /ˈkæŋkə/ (cankers)
剑桥词典
canker noun (TREES)
[ 可數名詞：有複數形式的名詞 or 不可數或單數名詞：沒有複數形式的名詞 ] biology specializeda disease that attacks the wood of trees
（樹木的）潰瘍病，枝枯病，根瘤病
canker noun (ANIMALS)
[ 不可數或單數名詞：沒有複數形式的名詞 ] biology specializeda disease affecting the ears and mouth of animals and humans
（動物或人耳部或嘴部的）潰瘍，癰，瘡
canker noun (EVIL)
[ 可數名詞：有複數形式的名詞 通常作爲單數使用的名詞 ] formalsomething evil that spreads through a person's mind , an organization , or a society
（蔓延的）腐敗；禍患；弊病
Poverty is a canker eating away at the heart of society . 貧窮是腐蝕社會良知的毒素。 返回 canker