symptom
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++symp·tom /ˈsɪmptəm/ ●○○ noun [countable] 1 MIsomething wrong with your body or mind which shows that you have a particular illness 症状symptom of Common symptoms of diabetes are weight loss and fatigue. 糖尿病的常见症状是消瘦和疲劳。► see thesaurus at sign2 SHOW/BE A SIGN OFa sign that a serious problem exists 〔严重问题存在的〕征兆，征候symptom of The disappearance of jobs is a symptom of a deeper socioeconomic change. 工作岗位减少是社会经济发生进一步变化的一个征兆。n COLLOCATIONSverbshave symptomsMany people with the disease have no symptoms.experience/suffer symptomsI had suffered mild symptoms of asthma as a child.show symptomsThe doctor said he showed symptoms of meningitis.display/exhibit symptoms formal (=show symptoms)She was displaying symptoms of stress.cause symptomsMake a note of which foods cause the symptoms, and which do not.relieve/alleviate symptoms formal (=make them less severe)Take aspirin to relieve the symptoms, and keep warm.symptoms persist formal (=they do not stop)If the symptoms persist, see your doctor.symptoms disappearThe symptoms should disappear after a few days.adjectivesphysical symptomsDepressed people often complain of physical symptoms such as headaches.severe symptomsIf the baby develops severe symptoms, call 911.mild symptomsThe damage can be detected by a scan even where there are only mild symptoms.a common symptomBy far the most common symptom of caffeine withdrawal is headache.a classic symptom (=a typical symptom)These are all classic symptoms of hay fever.withdrawal symptoms (=symptoms you get when you stop taking a substance)People who try to give up smoking usually get withdrawal symptoms.
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symptom• In his speech the Bishop labelled these crimes as a symptom of society's moral decline.• The tablets help relieve cold symptoms.• At the medical products firm we mentioned earlier, symptoms of denial were rife.• The first symptoms of hepatitis are tiredness, vomiting, and loss of weight.• His symptoms worsened over the next two days and he returned to the nutritionist.• First the doctor asked me to describe my symptoms.• Just knowing that one is participating in a study of the menstrual cycle can increase reports of negative symptoms by 80 percent.• She had no symptoms, except that no monthly showing of blood took place.• Usually, high blood pressure has no symptoms, so many people have it for years without knowing.• The symptoms that he had put up with for 20 years now became a real problem.• At each visit, symptoms and side effects were noted and blood was taken for haematological and biochemical screening tests.symptom of• The disappearance of jobs is a symptom of a deeper socioeconomic change.• Common symptoms of diabetes are weight loss and fatigue.Origin symptom (1500-1600) Latin symptoma, from Greek, “something that happens, symptom”, from sympiptein “to happen”, from syn- ( → SYN-) + piptein “to fall”symp·tom noun →n COLLOCATIONS1LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
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symp‧tom /ˈsɪmptəm/
noun [countable]
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Common symptoms of diabetes are weight loss and fatigue.
2. a sign that a serious problem exists
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The disappearance of jobs is a symptom of a deeper socioeconomic change.
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▪have symptoms Many people with the disease have no symptoms.
▪experience/suffer symptoms I had suffered mild symptoms of asthma as a child.
▪show symptoms The doctor said he showed symptoms of meningitis.
▪display/exhibit symptoms formal (=show symptoms) She was displaying symptoms of stress.
▪cause symptoms Make a note of which foods cause the symptoms, and which do not.
▪relieve/alleviate symptoms formal (=make them less severe) Take aspirin to relieve the symptoms, and keep warm.
▪symptoms persist formal (=they do not stop) If the symptoms persist, see your doctor.
▪symptoms disappear The symptoms should disappear after a few days.
■ adjectives
▪physical symptoms Depressed people often complain of physical symptoms such as headaches.
▪severe symptoms If the baby develops severe symptoms, call 911.
▪mild symptoms The damage can be detected by a scan even where there are only mild symptoms.
▪a common symptom By far the most common symptom of caffeine withdrawal is headache.
▪a classic symptom (=a typical symptom) These are all classic symptoms of hay fever.
▪withdrawal symptoms (=symptoms you get when you stop taking a substance) People who try to give up smoking usually get withdrawal symptoms.
▪ sign [countable] an event, fact etc that shows that something is happening or that something is true or exists: The curtains were still drawn and there was no sign of activity. | A score of 80 or more is a sign that you are doing very well.
▪indication [countable] a sign. Indication is more formal than sign: Recently there have been several indications of improving relations. | There was no indication the killings were related to the drug trade.
▪evidence [uncountable] facts or signs that show clearly that something exists or is true, especially something that you are trying to prove: Scientists are hoping to find evidence that there was once life on Mars. | There was not enough evidence to convict him of the murder.
▪symptom [countable] a sign that someone has an illness or that a serious problem exists: The first symptoms are tiredness and loss of weight. | Is this a symptom of the decay of Western civilization?
▪indicator [countable] a sign that shows you what is happening or what is true – used about a process, or about the state or level of something: There are a number of indicators of economic slowdown. | The tests are considered a good indicator of intelligence.
▪signal [countable] a sign that shows that you should do something, or that you have a particular attitude: Severe chest pain is a warning signal that cannot be ignored. | Legalizing drugs could send the wrong signal to young people.
▪mark [countable] a sign, especially that you respect or honour someone: People stood in silence as a mark of respect. | It was a mark of her popularity that so many colleagues and friends attended the presentation.
symp‧tom /ˈsɪmptəm/
noun [countable] Date: 1500-1600
Language: Latin
Origin: symptoma, from Greek, 'something that happens, symptom', from sympiptein 'to happen', from syn- ( ⇨ syn-) + piptein 'to fall'
1. something wrong with your body or mind which shows that you have a particular illnessLanguage: Latin
Origin: symptoma, from Greek, 'something that happens, symptom', from sympiptein 'to happen', from syn- ( ⇨ syn-) + piptein 'to fall'
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2. a sign that a serious problem exists
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sign an event, action or fact that shows that sth exists, is happening or may happen in the future 指迹象、征兆、预兆 ：◆ Headaches may be a sign of stress. 头痛可能是紧张的迹象。 indication ( a remark or sign that shows that sth is happening or what sb is thinking or feelingrather
指标示、象征 ：◆ They gave no indication as to how the work should be done.他们根本没说明这项工作该怎样做。
sign or indication? 用 sign 还是 indication？
symptom a change in your body or mind that shows that you are not healthy; a sign that sth exists, especially sth bad 指症状、征候、征兆 ：◆ Symptoms include a sore throat. 症状包括嗓子疼。 ◆ The rise in inflation was just one symptom of the poor state of the economy. 通胀上升不过是经济不景气的一个征候。 symbol a person, object or event that represents a more general quality or situation 指象征 ：◆ The dove is a universal symbol of peace. 鸽子普遍象征着和平。 indicator ( a sign that shows you what sth is like or how a situation is changingrather
指指示信号、标志、迹象 ：◆ the economic indicators 经济指标 signal an event, action or fact that shows that sth exists, is happening or may happen in the future 指标志、预示、信号 ：◆ Chest pains can be a warning signal of heart problems. 胸部疼痛可能是心脏病的报警信号。
sign or signal? 用 sign 还是 signal？
Signal is often used to talk about an event, action or fact that suggests to sb that they should do sth.Sign is not usually used in this way.* signal 常用以指应该采取行动的暗号、信号；sign 通常不用于此义 ：◆ Reducing prison sentences would send the wrong signs to criminals.
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a(n) sign/indication/symptom/symbol/indicator/signal of stha(n) sign/indication/symptom/indicator/signal that… a clear sign/indication/symptom/symbol/indicator/signalan obvious sign/indication/symptom/symbol/indicatoran early sign/indication/symptom/indicator/signalan outward sign/indication/symbolto give a(n) sign/indication/signal