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名詞 1
a localized diseased area (an ulcer, sore, or necrotic lesion) on a plant or tree, often caused by fungus or bacteria.
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A canker formed at the base of the branch and began to kill the tissue around it.
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名詞 2
an oral ulcer (canker sore) — a small, painful sore on the inside of the mouth.
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He complained about a canker on the inside of his cheek that made eating uncomfortable.
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名詞 3
figurative: a source of corruption, decay, or persistent trouble within an organization, society, or system.
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Corruption was described as the canker at the heart of the administration.
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動詞 1
to infect or cause a canker (to cause a sore, lesion, or rot) in a plant or tissue.
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Many fungi canker young branches, causing dieback in orchards.
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