symptom

美 [ˈsɪmptəm]英 [ˈsɪmptəm]
  • n.症状;征兆;征候

复数: symptoms

sym- 共同,相同 + pto- 落下;下降 + -m

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symptomsymptom

noun

1

症状
a change in your body or mind that shows that you are not healthy

flu symptoms

流感症状

Look out for symptoms of depression.

留心看有无抑郁症状。

Symptoms include a headache and sore throat.

症状包括头痛和咽喉疼痛。

2

征候;征兆
a sign that sth exists, especially sth bad

The rise in inflation was just one symptom of the poor state of the economy.

通胀上升不过是经济不景气的一个征候。

These are all words for an event, action or fact that shows that sth exists, is happening or may happen in the future.以上各词均指迹象、征兆、预兆。

an event, action or fact that shows that sth exists, is happening or may happen in the future指迹象、征兆、预兆:

Headaches may be a sign of stress.

头痛可能是紧张的迹象。

( rather formal ) a remark or sign that shows that sth is happening or what sb is thinking or feeling指标示、象征:

They gave no indication as to how the work should be done.

他们根本没说明这项工作该怎样做。

An indication often comes in the form of sth that sb says, while a sign is usually sth that happens or sth that sb does.

a change in your body or mind that shows that you are not healthy; a sign that sth exists, especially sth bad指症状、征候、征兆:

Symptoms include a sore throat.

症状包括嗓子疼。

The rise in inflation was just one symptom of the poor state of the economy.

通胀上升不过是经济不景气的一个征候。

a person, object or event that represents a more general quality or situation指象征:

The dove is a universal symbol of peace.

鸽子是和平的共同象征。

( rather formal ) a sign that shows you what sth is like or how a situation is changing指指示信号、标志、迹象:

the economic indicators

经济指标

an event, action or fact that shows that sth exists, is happening or may happen in the future指标志、预示、信号:

Chest pains can be a warning signal of heart problems.

胸部疼痛可能是心脏病的报警信号。

Signal is often used to talk about an event, action or fact that suggests to sb that they should do sth. Sign is not usually used in this way.

symptom

频次

  • 1
    N-COUNT 症状
    A symptom of an illness is something wrong with your body or mind that is a sign of the illness.

    One of the most common symptoms of schizophrenia is hearing imaginary voices.

    精神分裂症的最常见的一个症状就是幻听。

  • 2
    N-COUNT 征候;征兆
    A symptom of a bad situation is something that happens which is considered to be a sign of this situation.

    Your problem with keeping boyfriends is just a symptom of a larger problem: making and keeping friends...

    你在维系同男友的关系时遭遇的困难暴露了一个更大的问题:如何结交朋友和维持友谊。

noun

1
anything that accompanies X and is regarded as an indication of X's existence
2
(medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease

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  1. One prominent symptom of the disease is progressive loss of memory .

    这种疾病的一个显著症状就是记忆逐渐丧失。

  2. Victoria was strangely undisturbed by this symptom , even though her husband and family were frightened .

    尽管丈夫和家人都吓坏了,维多利亚却对这一症状出奇地淡定。

  3. The symptoms of the disease manifested themselves ten days later .

    十天后,这种病的症状显现出来。

  4. Her symptoms are more psychological than physical .

    她的病症是臆想的,而不是真实的。

  5. The rise in inflation was just one symptom of the poor state of the economy .

    通胀上升不过是经济不景气的一个征候。

  6. The symptoms may be exacerbated by certain drugs .

    这些症状可能会因为某些药物而加重。

  7. The symptoms will clear up of their own accord .

    症状将会自行消失。

  8. Look out for symptoms of depression .

    留心看有无抑郁症状。

  9. The public should be on the lookout for symptoms of the disease .

    公众应当留心这种疾病的症状。

  10. I got withdrawal symptoms after giving up smoking .

    我戒烟之后出现了脱瘾症状。

  11. These symptoms may be referable to virus infection rather than parasites .

    这些症状也许是由病毒感染引起的,而与寄生虫无关。

  12. One of the symptoms is binge eating .

    症状之一是饮食无度。

  13. She displayed the classic symptoms of depression .

    她显现出了忧郁症的典型症状。

  14. Symptoms include a headache and sore throat .

    症状包括头痛和咽喉疼痛。

  15. Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms .

    恶心呕吐是常见的症状。

  16. The symptoms reappeared after only a short remission .

    短暂的康复之后,症状再次出现。

  17. Symptoms include a sore throat .

    症状包括嗓子疼。

  18. Symptoms include diarrhoea and vomiting .

    症状有腹泻和呕吐。

  19. Symptoms include headaches , vomiting and the shivers .

    症状包括头痛、呕吐和打寒噤。

  20. Symptoms include nausea and giddiness .

    症状有恶心和头晕。

  21. Food allergies can result in an enormous variety of different symptoms

    食物过敏会引发很多不同的症状。

  22. Symptoms of the disease include fever and weight loss .

    这种疾病的症状包括发烧和体重减轻。

  23. They were treating symptoms and not the root cause .

    他们是治标不治本。

  24. What are the symptoms to look out for ?

    有哪些症状需要注意?

  25. If the symptoms persist , it is important to go to your doctor .

    如果这些症状持续存在,一定要去看医生。

  26. If you have only mild symptoms , try an over-the-counter treatment .

    如果症状较轻,试试用非处方药来治疗。

  27. The symptoms are very mild and it takes an expert eye to see them .

    症状非常轻,要靠专家的眼睛才能看出来。

  28. One of the most common symptoms of schizophrenia is hearing imaginary voices .

    精神分裂症的最常见的一个症状就是幻听。

  29. Early symptoms include anorexia , muscular weakness and fatigue .

    早期症状有厌食、肌无力和疲劳。

  30. If these drugs are stopped abruptly then some withdrawal symptoms may occur .

    如果突然停服这些药,则可能出现一些戒断症状。

前缀
e-共同,相同

symbol n. 象征

sym- 共同,相同 + bol 扔

sympathetic adj. 同情的

sym- 共同,相同 + path 感情,感觉 + -etic ...的;与...相关的

sympathize v. 同情

sym- 共同,相同 + path 感情,感觉 + -ize 动词后缀

sympathy n. 同情

sym- 共同,相同 + pathy 感受,受苦的

symphony n. 交响曲

sym- 共同,相同 + phon 声音 + -y ...的

symmetry n. 对称性

sym- 共同,相同 + metry- 计量,测量

symposium n. 专题讨论会

sym- 共同,相同 + pot- 喝 + -ium suffix表示“身体的某部位”:pericardium