ache
noun [ C ] uk/eɪk/ us/eɪk/
B1 （持续的）疼痛，隐痛
a continuous pain that is unpleasant but not very strong
aches and pains As you get older, you have all sorts of aches and pains. 人老了，就会有各种各样的病痛。
dull ache I've got a dull (= slight) ache in my lower back. 我背部靠近腰的地方隐隐作痛。
B1 （与表示身体部位的词一起构成合成词，表示该部位的持续疼痛）
used in combinations with parts of the body to mean a continuous pain in the stated part
earache/a headache/toothache/backache 耳痛／头痛／牙疼／背痛
I've had a stomach ache all morning. 我胃疼了一上午。
- More examples
- She felt a persistent ache at the back of her head.
- He's been suffering various aches and pains for years.
- No, it isn't a sharp pain - just a general ache.
- She complained of an ache in her shoulder which kept her awake at night.
- This painkiller is good for general aches and pains, but maybe you need something stronger?
ache
verb [ I ] uk/eɪk/ us/eɪk/
B2 （持续地）疼痛，隐痛
to have a continuous pain that is unpleasant but not very strong
My head/tooth/back aches. 我的头／牙／背疼。
I ache/I'm aching all over. 我浑身疼痛。
I've got one or two aching muscles after yesterday's run. 昨天跑步之后我有一两处肌肉隐隐作痛。
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- If you're not used to exercise your joints may ache the next day.
- My arms ache from carrying this bag.
- My back really aches after moving those heavy boxes around all day.
- After my exercise class, my whole body ached.
- She's aching and shivering, so I've sent her to bed.
Phrasal verb
ache for something 渴望
to want something very much
He was lonely and aching for love. 孤独的他渴盼着爱的甘露。