carbuncle

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

痈, 大疖

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.
医生诊断他脖子上的疼痛肿块是痈。
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A carbuncle is more severe than a single boil and can cause fever and chills.
痈比单个疖子更严重，可能引起发烧和发冷。
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abscessboilfurunclepustuleulcer
2.

红宝石, 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.
古老的王冠上镶嵌着一颗巨大的抛光红宝石。
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In medieval times, carbuncles were believed to glow in the dark.
在中世纪，人们相信红宝石能在黑暗中发光。
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garnetruby