ailments
ailments — noun
- ailmentssingular
- ailmentsesplural
1. an illness or physical problem that is not usually very serious — used especiall
an illness or physical problem that is not usually very serious — used especially for conditions that last a while or keep coming back, such as colds, headaches, or digestive problems.
The clinic treats common ailments like ear infections and skin rashes every day.
collocation: common ailments
For minor stomach ailments, the pharmacist recommended ginger tea and rest.
collocation: minor + [body part] ailments
Elderly patients often visit the hospital for age-related ailments such as joint pain and poor circulation.
The doctor said the child's ailment was nothing serious and would clear up within a few days.
Many traditional herbal remedies claim to relieve a wide range of physical ailments.
- illness
A broader, more neutral term; covers both mild and serious conditions. 'Illness' is much more common in daily conversation.
- disorder
More clinical; often used for conditions that affect a specific body system (e.g. 'a digestive disorder'). Suggests a medical diagnosis.
- condition
Neutral, often used for ongoing or chronic health problems. 'He has a heart condition.' Broader than 'ailment' — also covers permanent states.
文法句型
suffer from + ailment
treat + ailment
have an/the ailment
用法筆記
Often used in formal or medical contexts. The singular "ailment" is common when referring to one person's specific condition; the plural "ailments" is used when listing or generalising about health problems. Less serious than "disease" in most contexts.