ill·ness /ˈɪlnɪs/ n. 1. 病，疾病；身体不适；患病期(或状态) a serious illness 重病 cures for various illnesses 治疗各种疾病的良药 He felt a certain illness creep over him whenever anyone mentioned onion. 不论谁一提到洋葱，他就浑身不爽。 During (或 Through) her illness, Alice stayed indoors. 艾丽斯在生病期间足不出户。 2. 〈废〉恶意