complication
/ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃən/ · /ˌkɑːmplɪˈkeɪʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic HealthWord #4872 in the learning path
使情况复杂的因素；难题
Definitions
n. An extra problem that makes a situation harder to manage
使情况复杂的因素；难题
n. An additional medical problem arising during an illness or treatment
并发症
Example
A delayed train added another complication to our journey.
火车晚点又给我们的旅程添了一个麻烦。
Regular medical checkups can help detect complications early and improve outcomes for patients with chronic conditions.
定期体检有助于及早发现并发症，并改善慢性病患者的治疗效果。
Collocations
- an unexpected complication
- a serious complication
- avoid complications
- postoperative complications
Word family
- complicate (v.)
- complicated (adj.)
Usage tip
可指数额外难题，也可指疾病或治疗引起的并发症。
FAQ
- What does complication mean?
- An extra problem that makes a situation harder to manage An additional medical problem arising during an illness or treatment
- How is complication pronounced?
- UK /ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃən/, US /ˌkɑːmplɪˈkeɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
