carbuncle
US /ˈkɑːr.bʌŋ.kəl/
UK /ˈkɑːr.bʌŋ.kəl/

名词
1.
痈, 大疖
a severe abscess or multiple boils in the skin, typically infected with staphylococcus bacteria
示例:
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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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