carbuncle
noun
UK/ˈkɑː.bʌŋ.kᵊl/
US/ˈkɑːr.bʌŋ.kᵊl/
Definitions of carbuncle noun
swelling(肿胀)
- Countable(可数名词)
A large, painful, pus-filled inflammation under the skin.
痈
The doctor said the carbuncle needed to be lanced and drained.
医生说这个疖子需要切开引流。
A large carbuncle developed on his back, causing him great discomfort.
他的背上长了一个大疖子，让他非常不舒服。
Untreated carbuncles can become extremely painful and contagious.
未经治疗的疖子可能会变得极度疼痛并具有传染性。
jewel(宝石)
- Countable(可数名词)
A dark red gem, such as a garnet or ruby.
深红色宝石
She had a magnificent dark red carbuncle set in her ring.
她的戒指上镶嵌着一颗华丽的深红色宝石。
The antique brooch was decorated with a shimmering red carbuncle.
这枚古董胸针上镶嵌着一颗闪闪发光的红色宝石。
The king wore a ring with a large red carbuncle.
国王戴着一枚镶有大颗红色宝石的戒指。