scourge

noun/verb
/skɜːrdʒ/

含义

A source of great pain or punishment; to whip or inflict suffering on someone.

例句

Disease and poverty remain a scourge in many regions.

示例表达

scourge of society

同义词

plague, curse, affliction, torment, punishment

反义词

blessing, benefit, comfort

搭配词

the scourge of, scourge society, scourge war, scourge poverty

相关词汇

The income return on an investment, such as the interest or dividends received.
An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time; to plan expenses and income.
a vigorous campaign for a social, political, or religious cause; to fight passionately for a cause
the feeling or expression of contempt or disdain; to treat with contempt
a person who complains a lot or to complain in a grumpy way
a round shape; to move all the way around something

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