afflictions

IPA/əˈflɪk.ʃən/
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afflictions — noun

  • afflictionssingular
  • afflictionsesplural

1. a serious physical or mental problem, such as a disease, injury, or difficult li

1.名詞B2
釋義

a serious physical or mental problem, such as a disease, injury, or difficult life situation, that brings someone long-lasting pain or trouble

例句

Yuna's grandmother suffered from several afflictions in her old age, including arthritis and poor eyesight.

collocation: suffer from afflictions

Drought and poverty are afflictions that affect millions of farming families across the region.

同義詞
  • ailment

    milder and usually limited to minor health problems rather than serious or lasting conditions

  • hardship

    focuses on difficult circumstances such as poverty or war, not on disease or injury

  • ordeal

    emphasises a single painful experience rather than a long-term problem

反義詞
  • blessing

    something that brings happiness or good fortune, opposite of a cause of suffering

  • comfort

    a source of ease and relief, contrasting with a source of pain

文法句型

plural: afflictions

often preceded by 'suffer from' or 'cope with'

用法筆記

Common in formal, literary, or medical writing rather than everyday conversation. For minor or temporary problems, 'ailment', 'problem', or 'trouble' are more natural choices.

常見錯誤

❌I have an affliction called a headache.
✅I have a headache.
💡'Affliction' suggests a serious, lasting problem; it sounds unnatural for minor or temporary conditions.

2. a condition or period in which someone experiences great physical or mental pain

2.名詞B2
釋義

a condition or period in which someone experiences great physical or mental pain, unhappiness, or difficulty

例句

The documentary showed the real affliction of families who lost their homes in the earthquake.

pattern: the affliction of [people]

Caio spoke quietly about the affliction he felt after his brother's sudden death.

同義詞
  • suffering

    more common in everyday language; less formal and covers a broader range of pain

  • distress

    emphasises mental anguish and worry more than physical pain

  • misery

    stronger emotional tone, suggesting deep unhappiness over time

反義詞
  • well-being

    a positive state of health, happiness, and comfort

  • relief

    the removal or lessening of pain and distress

文法句型

the affliction of + noun phrase

in affliction

用法筆記

When referring to a general state of suffering, the singular form 'affliction' is more common. The word appears frequently in literary, humanitarian, and religious contexts.

常見錯誤

❌She was in great afflictions after the accident.
✅She was in great affliction after the accident.
💡When 'affliction' means a state of suffering, it is usually uncountable and stays singular.