leper
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/ˈlepər/
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/ˈlepə(r)/
A person with leprosy, a disease that affects the skin and nerves.
In the past, lepers were often shunned and lived in colonies away from the rest of society.
在过去,麻风病人常常被社会排斥,居住在远离社会的殖民地。
A person who is avoided by others due to disapproval of their actions or beliefs.
After the scandal, he became a leper in his community, with no one willing to associate with him.
丑闻之后,他在社区中成了一个被排斥的人,没有人愿意与他交往。