symptom
US /ˈsɪmp.təm/
UK /ˈsɪmp.təm/
1.
症状, 徴候
a physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
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Fever is a common symptom of the flu.
発熱はインフルエンザの一般的な症状です。
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He experienced several unusual symptoms before the diagnosis.
彼は診断の前にいくつかの珍しい症状を経験しました。
2.
兆候, 徴
a sign of the existence of something, especially something undesirable.
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The rising crime rate is a symptom of deeper social problems.
犯罪率の上昇は、より深い社会問題の兆候です。
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His constant complaining is a symptom of his unhappiness.
彼の絶え間ない不平は、彼の不幸の兆候です。