relapse

KK [riˋlæps] /ɹiˈlæps/

名詞

  1. 1

    復發、再發作醫學

    She had been in remission for two years before the relapse.

    她病情緩解了兩年,之後才復發。

  2. 2

    故態復萌、重蹈覆轍

    After six months sober, he suffered a relapse.

    戒酒六個月後,他又故態復萌。

動詞

  1. 1

    復發、病情惡化

    The patient relapsed just weeks after leaving the hospital.

    這名病人出院才幾週病情就復發了。

  2. 2

    故態復萌、再犯、重回老路

    He relapsed into drinking after losing his job.

    他失業之後又開始酗酒。

relapse — 英漢字典