symptom
US /ˈsɪmp.təm/
UK /ˈsɪmp.təm/
1.
症状, 征兆
a physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
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Fever is a common symptom of the flu.
发烧是流感的常见症状。
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He experienced several unusual symptoms before the diagnosis.
在诊断之前，他出现了几个不寻常的症状。
2.
征兆, 迹象
a sign of the existence of something, especially something undesirable.
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The rising crime rate is a symptom of deeper social problems.
犯罪率上升是更深层次社会问题的征兆。
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His constant complaining is a symptom of his unhappiness.
他不停的抱怨是他不快乐的表现。