canker
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT A canker or canker sore is a small sore in the mouth or on the lips. (口或唇的)小溃疡[美国英语]
2. N-VAR Canker is a disease which affects the wood of shrubs and trees, making the outer layer come away to expose the inside of the stem. 树木溃疡病
In gardens, cankers are most prominent on apples and pear trees. 花园树木中患溃疡病最多的是苹果树和梨树。
3. N-COUNT A canker is something evil that spreads and affects things or people. 祸患; 毒瘤[正式]
...the canker of jealousy. ...嫉妒的毒瘤。
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canker /ˈkæŋkə/ (cankers)
剑桥词典
canker noun (TREES)
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 or 不可数或单数名词：没有复数形式的名词 ] biology specializeda disease that attacks the wood of trees
（树木的）溃疡病，枝枯病，根瘤病
canker noun (ANIMALS)
[ 不可数或单数名词：没有复数形式的名词 ] biology specializeda disease affecting the ears and mouth of animals and humans
（动物或人耳部或嘴部的）溃疡，痈，疮
canker noun (EVIL)
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 通常作为单数使用的名词 ] formalsomething evil that spreads through a person's mind , an organization , or a society
（蔓延的）腐败；祸患；弊病
Poverty is a canker eating away at the heart of society . 贫穷是腐蚀社会良知的毒素。 返回 canker