asthma
/ˈæsmə/ · /ˈæzmə/
CEFR level B2Topic HealthWord #5165 in the learning path
哮喘
Definitions
n. A condition that can narrow airways and make breathing difficult
哮喘
Example
My brother carries an inhaler to manage his asthma.
我哥哥随身带着吸入器来控制哮喘。
Reducing urban air pollution can help prevent asthma attacks and improve the quality of life for residents.
减少城市空气污染有助于预防哮喘发作，提高居民的生活质量。
Collocations
- asthma attack
- severe asthma
- manage asthma
- childhood asthma
Word family
- asthmatic (adj.)
Usage tip
不可数名词；th不发音，英美中间辅音不同。
FAQ
- What does asthma mean?
- A condition that can narrow airways and make breathing difficult
- How is asthma pronounced?
- UK /ˈæsmə/, US /ˈæzmə/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
