suffer
/ˈsʌfə/ · /ˈsʌfɚ/
CEFR level B1Topic HealthWord #2468 in the learning path
受苦；患病
Definitions
v. To experience physical pain or mental distress.
受苦；患病
v. To experience something harmful or become worse.
遭受；受损
Example
I suffer from headaches when I skip lunch.
我不吃午饭时就会头痛。
Small businesses often suffer financial losses when major roadworks prevent customers from reaching their premises.
大型道路施工导致顾客无法到店时，小企业往往会遭受经济损失。
Collocations
- suffer from headaches
- suffer a loss
- suffer damage
- suffer badly
Word family
- suffering (n.)
- sufferer (n.)
Usage tip
疾病常用suffer from；损失、损坏常直接接在suffer后。
FAQ
- What does suffer mean?
- To experience physical pain or mental distress. To experience something harmful or become worse.
- How is suffer pronounced?
- UK /ˈsʌfə/, US /ˈsʌfɚ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
