English Dictionary

gangrene

/ˈɡaŋˌɡɹiːn/

noun

The necrosis or rotting of flesh, usually caused by lack of blood supply. / (figuratively) A damaging or corrupting influence.

He developed gangrene in his foot after the accident.

意味（1）

The necrosis or rotting of flesh, usually caused by lack of blood supply.

If gangrene sets in, we may have to amputate the foot.

意味（2）

(figuratively) A damaging or corrupting influence.

Women should earn equal wages with men for equal work done. Child marriages and polygamy are a gangrene on society.