Headache - 英语词汇详解

Meaning 1：headache (Headache)

Headache 🔊

/ˈhɛdeɪk/

A pain in your head, or a problem that causes you trouble.

headache 🔊

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/ˈhɛdeɪk/

A pain or discomfort in the head, often caused by tension, illness, or as a metaphor for a troublesome situation.

📁 Category：Physical & Mental Health 🔖 Level：Beginner

📖 Root Explanation

From 'head' (the upper part of the body) + 'ache' (persistent pain).

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a headache as a pain in your head that 'aches'.

📖 Example

Studying for the final exam is giving me a real headache. 🔊 Studying for the final exam is giving me a real headache.

🔗 Collocations

have a headache – to experience a headache

splitting headache – a very severe headache

cause a headache – to create a problem or difficulty

🔄 Synonyms

head pain (n.) – pain in the head

migraine (n.) – a severe, often one-sided headache

🌱 Derivatives

headachy (adj.) – feeling or causing a headache

📖 Cultural Story

Headache dates back to the 14th century, combining Old English 'heafod' and 'æce'. It's now a common metaphor for any persistent problem.