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Meaning
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disease
Noun
An abnormal state of physical or mental health; an illness or disease.
vi Anh ấy đang điều trị một căn bệnh do vi khuẩn gây ra.
en He is being treated for a disease caused by bacteria.
Adjective
Being in a state of weak health and needing rest or medical treatment to recover fully.
vi Em bé đang bệnh nên cần được nghỉ ngơi để hồi phục.
en The baby is sick and needs rest to recover.
malfunction
A fault or recurring problem in a machine or device, used figuratively.
vi Chiếc xe này bị một bệnh khó sửa ở động cơ.
en This car has an engine problem that is hard to fix.
bad habit
A bad habit or flaw that is hard to change, used figuratively like an illness.
vi Anh ta có bệnh lười, rất khó sửa.
en He has a habit of laziness that is hard to correct.