aches; ached; aching
aches; ached; aching
Learner's definition of ACHE
[no object]
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: to produce a dull continuous pain : to hurt in a way that is constant but not severe(持续地)隐痛,疼痛 -
Her muscles were aching from shoveling snow.铲雪使得她肌肉酸痛。
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After running the marathon, his body ached for a week.跑完马拉松之后,他浑身疼了一个星期。
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The candy's so sweet that it makes my teeth ache.这块糖甜得我牙疼。
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often used figuratively常用作比喻 2
: to want or desire something or someone very much渴望;盼望 —
often + for -
After years of war, most people are aching [=longing, yearning] for peace.经历了连年的战争,人们大都渴望和平。
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Her heart ached for him.她在心里很想念他。
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often followed by to + verb常接动词不定式 2 ache /ˈeɪk/ noun
plural aches
plural aches
Learner's definition of ACHE
[count]
: a pain that is not sharp but continues for a long time(持续的)隐痛,疼痛 —
often used in combination with parts of the body常与表示身体部位的词组合构成合成词使用 -
a headache头痛
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a stomachache胃痛
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toothaches牙痛
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often used figuratively常用作比喻 ◊ Aches and pains are many small pains that happen at the same time and make people feel uncomfortable.周身不适;浑身酸痛
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Symptoms of the flu include fever, general aches and pains, and sore throat.这种流感的症状包括发烧、全身酸痛以及咽喉痛。
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the many aches and pains of old age老年性的浑身疼痛
— achy
/ˈeɪki/ adjective achier; achiest