can·ker
noun/ˈkæŋkə(r)/
/ˈkæŋkər/
- [uncountable] a disease that destroys the wood of plants and trees
(植物的)溃疡病,枝枯病 - Cut out lesions on branches caused by canker.
剪掉树枝上由溃疡病引起的病斑。
- Cut out lesions on branches caused by canker.
- [countable] a damaged area in a plant or tree caused by disease or injury
(植物的)溃疡,溃疡部位 - Check trees for cankers.
检查树木是否有溃疡病。
- Check trees for cankers.
- (also canker sore (both North American English), British English mouth ulcer)a small painful area in the mouth
口腔溃疡 - [uncountable] a disease that causes painful areas in the ears of animals, especially dogs and cats
(尤指猫狗耳部的)溃疡,痈,疮 - [countable] (literary) an evil or dangerous influence that spreads and affects people’s behaviour
Topics Dangerc2(蔓延并影响人的行为的)邪恶,祸害,祸患,腐败
Word OriginMiddle English (denoting a tumour): from Old French chancre, from Latin cancer ‘crab’ (see cancer).