English Dictionary

fever

/ˈfiːvə/

noun

A higher than normal body temperature of a person (or, generally, a mammal), usually caused by disease. / (usually in combination with one or more preceding words) Any of various diseases.

She had a high fever and had to stay in bed.

意味（1）

A higher than normal body temperature of a person (or, generally, a mammal), usually caused by disease.

I have a fever. I think I've the flu.

意味（2）

(usually in combination with one or more preceding words) Any of various diseases.

scarlet fever

意味（3）

A state of excitement or anxiety.

an envious fever

意味（4）

(neologism) A group of stingrays.

On the way back to the mainland the boat passed over a fever of stingrays, and the sight of them through the glass was enough to colour everything else, and outstrip it.