상처가 곪거나 화농하다.
to become infected and produce pus, especially in the case of a wound or sore
예문:
"The untreated wound began to fester after several days in the humid jungle."
"Bacteria caused the deep cut on his leg to fester and swell."
음식물이나 쓰레기 등이 썩어 부패하다.
to rot and decay, often producing an offensive smell
예문:
"The trash was left to fester in the midday sun, creating a terrible stench."
"The smell of festering meat drifted from the abandoned kitchen."
부정적인 감정이나 문제가 해결되지 않고 악화되다.
to become worse or more intense due to long-term neglect or lack of resolution
예문:
"Unresolved anger will only fester over time and damage your relationships."
"The dispute was allowed to fester for years until it finally became a legal battle."
격리되거나 활동이 없는 상태에서 심신이 쇠약해지다.
to undergo physical or mental decline while in a state of isolation or inactivity
예문:
"He didn't want to just fester in a boring desk job for the rest of his life."
"The prisoner felt his spirit festering in the dark, solitary cell."
곪은 상처나 화농성의 궤양.
an infected sore or wound that is producing pus
예문:
"The old man had a painful fester on his leg that refused to heal."
"She applied a soothing ointment to the small fester on her finger."