festering
US /ˈfɛs.tər.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈfɛs.tər.ɪŋ/
形容詞
1.
化膿的, 潰爛的
(of a wound or sore) becoming septic; suppurating
範例:
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The untreated cut became a painful, festering wound.
未處理的傷口變成了一個疼痛且化膿的傷口。
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The doctor cleaned the festering sore carefully.
醫生仔細清理了化膿的瘡口。
2.
日益惡化的, 醞釀的
(of a problem, bad feeling, or situation) becoming worse or more intense over time, especially through neglect
範例:
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The unresolved conflict became a festering issue between them.
未解決的衝突成了他們之間一個日益惡化的問題。
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Years of resentment led to a festering hatred.
多年的怨恨導致了日益加劇的仇恨。
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