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sick

/sɪk/

CEFR level A2Topic HealthWord #1241 in the learning path

生病的;不舒服的

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Definitions

adj. Suffering from an illness or feeling unwell.

生病的;不舒服的

adj. Feeling that you might vomit.

恶心的;想吐的

adj. Very annoyed or tired of someone or something.

厌烦的;受够了的

Example

He stayed in bed because he felt sick this morning.

他今天早上觉得不舒服,所以一直躺在床上。

Paid sick leave allows employees to recover at home and reduces the spread of infections in workplaces.

带薪病假让员工能在家康复,并减少感染在工作场所传播。

Collocations

  • sick leave
  • feel sick
  • be sick of
  • call in sick

Word family

  • sickness (n.)
  • sickly (adj.)
  • sicken (v.)

Synonyms

  • ill
  • unwell

Antonyms

  • healthy
  • well

Usage tip

英式英语中be sick常指呕吐,feel sick常指恶心。

FAQ

What does sick mean?
Suffering from an illness or feeling unwell. Feeling that you might vomit. Very annoyed or tired of someone or something.
How is sick pronounced?
UK /sɪk/, US /sɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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