English Dictionary

blight

/blaɪt/

noun

(phytopathology) A rapid and complete chlorosis, browning, then death of plant tissues such as leaves, branches, twigs, or floral organs. / The bacterium, virus or fungus that causes such a condition.

The blight on the plants caused a rapid and complete chlorosis.

意味（1）

(phytopathology) A rapid and complete chlorosis, browning, then death of plant tissues such as leaves, branches, twigs, or floral organs.

A blight in 1855–56 set back the industry, many plantations being ruined and then given over to sugar cane. After the blight had disappeared, the plantations were re-established, and prosperity continued for years.

意味（2）

The bacterium, virus or fungus that causes such a condition.

意味（3）

(by extension) Anything that impedes growth or development or spoils any other aspect of life.

He saw her image in the blight and blackness all around him, not irradiating but deepening the gloom.