ailments

IPA/ˈeɪl.mənt/
KK[ˈelmənts]IPA/ˈeɪl.mənt/

ailments — 名詞

  • ailmentssingular
  • ailmentsesplural

1. an illness or physical problem that is not usually very serious — used especiall

1.名詞B2
釋義

小病；不適

輕微的疾病或身體不適

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.

例句

The clinic treats common ailments like ear infections and skin rashes every day.

該診所每天治療常見的小病，像是耳朵感染和皮膚疹。

collocation: common ailments

For minor stomach ailments, the pharmacist recommended ginger tea and rest.

針對輕微的胃部不適，藥劑師建議喝薑茶並多休息。

collocation: minor + [body part] ailments

同義詞
  • 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.

常見錯誤

❌She caught a serious ailment and was hospitalised.
✅She caught a serious illness and was hospitalised.
💡'Ailment' usually suggests a mild or persistent condition; for severe, acute cases 'illness' or 'disease' is more natural.
❌I have an ailment in my tooth.
✅I have a toothache / a problem with my tooth.
💡'Ailment' is not used for specific, localised pain in everyday speech.