carbuncle

US /ˈkɑːr.bʌŋ.kəl/
UK /ˈkɑːr.bʌŋ.kəl/
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1.

癰, 大癤

a severe abscess or multiple boils in the skin, typically infected with staphylococcus bacteria

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The doctor diagnosed the painful lump on his neck as a carbuncle.
醫生診斷他脖子上的疼痛腫塊是癰。
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A carbuncle is more severe than a single boil and can cause fever and chills.
癰比單個癤子更嚴重，可能引起發燒和發冷。
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abscessboilfurunclepustuleulcer
2.

紅寶石, 石榴石

a red gemstone, especially a garnet, cut without facets

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The ancient crown was adorned with a large, polished carbuncle.
古老的王冠上鑲嵌著一顆巨大的拋光紅寶石。
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In medieval times, carbuncles were believed to glow in the dark.
在中世紀，人們相信紅寶石能在黑暗中發光。
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garnetruby