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to plague
01
plagen, quälen
to continually cause someone or something difficulty, pain, or worry
Transitive: to plague sb/sth
Beispiele
Ongoing conflicts can plague relationships between individuals or nations.
Anhaltende Konflikte können die Beziehungen zwischen Einzelpersonen oder Nationen belasten.
02
plagen, belästigen
to continuously annoy, trouble, or harass someone
Transitive: to plague sb
Beispiele
The constant noise from the construction site plagued the residents, disturbing their peace.
Der konstante Lärm von der Baustelle plagte die Anwohner und störte ihre Ruhe.
Plague
01
die Pest, der Schwarze Tod
a dangerous disease spread by rats that causes fever and swellings, often kills if infected
Beispiele
Historical outbreaks of the plague have had devastating consequences, including widespread mortality during pandemics such as the Black Death in the 14th century.
Historische Ausbrüche der Pest hatten verheerende Folgen, einschließlich weit verbreiteter Sterblichkeit während Pandemien wie dem Schwarzen Tod im 14. Jahrhundert.
02
a large swarm of insects, especially locusts, that destroy crops or vegetation
Beispiele
A sudden plague of beetles ruined the harvest.
03
something that causes persistent irritation, distress, or trouble
Beispiele
Spam calls are the plague of the digital age.
04
a widespread and catastrophic disaster, often regarded as a punishment or curse from God
Beispiele
Some feared the war was a divine plague for human sins.
