symptom
US /ˈsɪmp.təm/
UK /ˈsɪmp.təm/
名詞
1.
症狀, 徵兆
a physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
範例:
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Fever is a common symptom of the flu.
發燒是流感的常見症狀。
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He experienced several unusual symptoms before the diagnosis.
在診斷之前，他出現了幾個不尋常的症狀。
2.
徵兆, 跡象
a sign of the existence of something, especially something undesirable.
範例:
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The rising crime rate is a symptom of deeper social problems.
犯罪率上升是更深層次社會問題的徵兆。
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His constant complaining is a symptom of his unhappiness.
他不停的抱怨是他不快樂的表現。
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