Definitions
v. to feel a steady pain that is usually not sharp
持续隐痛
n. a steady pain that lasts for some time
持续的隐痛
v. to want something very deeply
渴望；向往
Example
My legs ache after walking up all those stairs.
爬完那么多级楼梯后，我的双腿酸痛。
Office workers whose backs ache regularly may benefit from adjustable desks and more frequent movement breaks.
经常背痛的办公室职员可能会受益于可调节办公桌和更频繁的活动休息。
Collocations
- a dull ache
- aches and pains
- ache for
Word family
- aching (adj.)
- achy (adj.)
Synonyms
- hurt
Usage tip
ache多指持续钝痛；pain可泛指各种疼痛。
FAQ
- What does ache mean?
- to feel a steady pain that is usually not sharp a steady pain that lasts for some time to want something very deeply
- How is ache pronounced?
- UK /eɪk/, US /eɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
