allergy

allergia

Condizione in cui il corpo reagisce male a sostanze come certi alimenti o la polvere.

In inglese semplice: A condition in which something, such as food or dust, makes your body react badly.

• I have a peanut allergy.
• His allergy makes him sneeze every spring.
• Does anyone here have a food allergy?

Come si usa: allergy to something (She has an allergy to peanuts.)

Espressioni comuni: food allergy, peanut allergy, allergy to something

avversione, allergia

Forte antipatia o rifiuto verso qualcuno o qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: A strong dislike of someone or something.

• She has an allergy to meetings.
• His apparent allergy to hard work annoyed everyone.
• Have you developed an allergy to answering emails?

Come si usa: allergy to someone/something (He seems to have an allergy to paperwork.)

Sinonimi: aversion, dislike

Espressioni comuni: allergy to work, allergy to paperwork