fatigue
US /fəˈtiːɡ/
UK /fəˈtiːɡ/
1.
疲劳, 疲惫
extreme tiredness, typically resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness
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The doctor diagnosed her with chronic fatigue.
医生诊断她患有慢性疲劳。
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He felt a deep sense of fatigue after the long journey.
长途旅行后，他感到深深的疲惫。
2.
疲劳, 损耗
the weakening of a material caused by repeatedly applied loads
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Metal fatigue can lead to structural failure in aircraft.
金属疲劳可能导致飞机结构失效。
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Engineers must account for material fatigue when designing bridges.
工程师在设计桥梁时必须考虑材料疲劳。