plague /ˈpleiɡ/ I. n. ［c］& [u] 1. 瘟疫，鼠疫： plague-spot 疫斑；the plague 鼠疫 Plague was once very common here. 以前，瘟疫在这里时有发生。2. 祸患：a plague of flies苍蝇的灾祸 The region has just suffered a plague of locusts. 该地区刚刚遭受了蝗灾。‖II. vt.使染瘟疫：He has been plaguing me with silly questions.他老是拿些愚蠢的问题来烦我。The new plane has been plagued by/with mechanical problems. 新飞机一直遭遇机械方面的麻烦。