Definitions
adj. Suffering from a disease or feeling unwell.
生病的；身体不适的
adv. In a bad or unkind way.
恶劣地；不友善地
Example
I felt ill after the long bus journey.
长途乘车后，我感到身体不适。
Employees who are ill should be encouraged to rest rather than return to work immediately.
应鼓励生病的员工休息，而不是立即返岗。
Collocations
- seriously ill
- fall ill
- speak ill of
Word family
- illness (n.)
Synonyms
- unwell
- sick
Antonyms
- well
- healthy
Usage tip
表示生病时通常作表语：be ill。
FAQ
- What does ill mean?
- Suffering from a disease or feeling unwell. In a bad or unkind way.
- How is ill pronounced?
- UK /ɪl/, US /ɪl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
