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affliction

/əfˈlɪkʃən/

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1 · noun

a condition that causes suffering

痛苦；疾病

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The disease was a lifelong affliction for many villagers.

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对许多村民来说，这种疾病是一生的痛苦。

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Pronunciation: /əfˈlɪkʃən/

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