canker
US /-kɚ/
UK /-kɚ/
1.
kanker, penyakit busuk batang
a destructive fungal disease of trees and plants, causing bark to fall off and leading to cankers.
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The apple tree was severely affected by canker, with large lesions on its branches.
Pohon apel sangat terpengaruh oleh kanker, dengan lesi besar di cabangnya.
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To prevent canker, it's important to prune trees properly and protect them from injury.
Untuk mencegah kanker, penting untuk memangkas pohon dengan benar dan melindunginya dari cedera.
2.
sariawan, ulkus mulut
a small, painful ulcer in the mouth or on the lips.
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I have a painful canker sore on my tongue that makes it hard to eat.
Saya punya sariawan yang menyakitkan di lidah yang membuat sulit makan.
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Some people get frequent canker sores when they are stressed.
Beberapa orang sering mendapatkan sariawan ketika mereka stres.
1.
menginfeksi, merusak
to infect with canker; to corrupt or spoil.
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The disease began to canker the entire orchard, threatening the year's harvest.
Penyakit itu mulai menginfeksi seluruh kebun, mengancam panen tahun ini.
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His bitterness began to canker his relationships with friends and family.
Kepahitannya mulai merusak hubungannya dengan teman dan keluarga.