plague
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/pleɪɡ/
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/pleɪɡ/
A deadly disease spread by rats that causes fever, body swelling, and often death.
The plague killed many people in Europe long ago.
很久以前,鼠疫在欧洲夺去了许多人的生命。
Any fast-spreading disease that kills many people.
The plague spread quickly through the crowded city.
瘟疫在拥挤的城市中迅速传播。
A large number of animals or insects that cause damage.
A plague of locusts destroyed the crops.
蝗灾摧毁了庄稼。
To cause ongoing pain or problems for someone or something.
Injuries have plagued the team all season.
伤病困扰了球队整个赛季。
To annoy someone by constantly asking for things or attention.
Fans plagued the celebrity for autographs.
粉丝们缠着名人要签名。