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(持續地)隐痛,疼痛 -
Her muscles were aching from shoveling snow.鏟雪使得她肌肉酸痛。
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After running the marathon, his body ached for a week.跑完馬拉鬆之後,他渾身疼了一個星期。
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The candy's so sweet that it makes my teeth ache.這塊糖甜得我牙疼。
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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.經歷了連年的戰爭,人們大都渴望和平。
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Her heart ached for him.她在心裏很想念他。
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often followed by to + verb常接動詞不定式 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(持續的)隐痛,疼痛 —
often used in combination with parts of the body常與表示身體部位的詞組合構成合成詞使用 -
a headache頭痛
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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.周身不適;渾身酸痛
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Symptoms of the flu include fever, general aches and pains, and sore throat.這種流感的症狀包括發燒、全身酸痛以及咽喉痛。
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the many aches and pains of old age老年性的渾身疼痛
— achy
/ˈeɪki/ adjective achier; achiest