Definitions
n. a disease, or the state of being unwell
疾病；生病
Example
She missed our picnic because of a sudden illness.
她突然生病，没能参加我们的野餐。
Early access to medical care can prevent minor illnesses from developing into serious health problems.
及早获得医疗服务可以防止小病发展为严重的健康问题。
Collocations
- serious illness
- mental illness
- recover from an illness
- due to illness
Word family
- ill (adj.)
Synonyms
- sickness
Antonyms
- health
Usage tip
泛指生病时不可数；指具体疾病时可数。
FAQ
- What does illness mean?
- a disease, or the state of being unwell
- How is illness pronounced?
- UK /ˈɪlnəs/, US /ˈɪlnəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
