sickness
/ˈsɪknəs/
CEFR level B1Topic HealthWord #2257 in the learning path
疾病；患病
Definitions
n. the state of being ill
疾病；患病
n. the feeling of needing to vomit, or vomiting itself
恶心；呕吐
Example
Several children missed school because of sickness this week.
这周有几个孩子因病没来上学。
Employers can reduce absence due to sickness by improving ventilation and encouraging staff to stay home when unwell.
雇主可以改善通风，并鼓励身体不适的员工居家休息，以减少病假缺勤。
Collocations
- travel sickness
- morning sickness
- altitude sickness
- sickness absence
Word family
- sick (adj.)
- sickly (adj.)
- sicken (v.)
Synonyms
- illness
Antonyms
- health
Usage tip
通常不可数；英式英语中也常指恶心、呕吐。
FAQ
- What does sickness mean?
- the state of being ill the feeling of needing to vomit, or vomiting itself
- How is sickness pronounced?
- UK /ˈsɪknəs/, US /ˈsɪknəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
