allergy
/ˈælədʒi/ · /ˈælɚdʒi/
CEFR level B1Topic HealthWord #2790 in the learning path
过敏；过敏症
Definitions
n. A condition causing illness after contact with a normally harmless substance
过敏；过敏症
Example
My brother has an allergy to peanuts and walnuts.
我哥哥对花生和核桃过敏。
Schools should have clear procedures for helping children who experience a severe food allergy reaction.
学校应制定明确流程，为出现严重食物过敏反应的儿童提供帮助。
Collocations
- food allergy
- pollen allergy
- have an allergy to
Word family
- allergic (adj.)
- allergen (n.)
Usage tip
常用have an allergy to；to后接引起过敏的物质。
FAQ
- What does allergy mean?
- A condition causing illness after contact with a normally harmless substance
- How is allergy pronounced?
- UK /ˈælədʒi/, US /ˈælɚdʒi/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
