canker
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/ˈkæŋkər/
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/ˈkæŋkə(r)/
A plant disease that rots the wood.
The canker had spread through the orchard, damaging many trees.
溃疡已经蔓延到果园,损坏了许多树木。
A diseased or injured spot on a plant.
The gardener treated the canker on the apple tree to prevent its spread.
园丁治疗了苹果树上的溃疡,以防止其扩散。
A sore in the mouth.
The child had a canker sore that made eating painful.
孩子有一个口腔溃疡,这使得吃东西很痛苦。
A disease in pets' ears.
The veterinarian diagnosed a canker in the dog's ear.
兽医诊断出狗耳朵里有溃疡。
A harmful influence that spreads.
Gossip is a canker that can quickly ruin reputations.
流言蜚语是一种可以迅速破坏声誉的溃疡。