单词 | scourge |
释义 | scourge (skɜːʳdʒ ) Word forms: scourges , scourging , scourged 1. countable noun A scourge is something that causes a lot of trouble or suffering to a group of people. Union chiefs demanded more urgent action to stop the scourge of unemployment. [+ of] There have been great advances in treatments for global scourges such as cancer and Aids. 2. verb If something scourges a place or group of people, it causes great pain and suffering to people. Economic anarchy scourged the post-war world. [VERB noun] Synonyms: afflict, plague, curse, torment Translations: Chinese: 灾难, 折磨 Japanese: 悩みの種, 害悪をもたらす |
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