fever
/ˈfiːvə/ · /ˈfiːvər/
CEFR level B1Topic HealthWord #3114 in the learning path
发烧；发热
Definitions
n. a body temperature higher than normal, usually caused by illness
发烧；发热
n. intense excitement shared by a person or group
狂热；极度兴奋
Example
He stayed in bed because he had a fever.
他因为发烧而卧床休息。
A persistent fever may indicate an infection and should be assessed by a qualified healthcare professional.
持续发热可能意味着感染，应由合格的医疗专业人员进行评估。
Collocations
- have a fever
- a high fever
- a mild fever
- football fever
Word family
- feverish (adj.)
- feverishly (adv.)
Usage tip
表示发烧常说have a fever，也可说have a temperature。
FAQ
- What does fever mean?
- a body temperature higher than normal, usually caused by illness intense excitement shared by a person or group
- How is fever pronounced?
- UK /ˈfiːvə/, US /ˈfiːvər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
