🇬🇧🇨🇳 migraine - 偏头痛 : English Lesson

Meaning of "migraine" ("偏头痛"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A migraine is a very strong headache that can make your head hurt a lot and may also make you feel sick to your stomach, bothered by bright lights and loud sounds, and want to lie down in a quiet, dark room until it goes away.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

When my sister practiced her recorder, the dog howled, the cat hid, and my brain ordered an emergency migraine.

When my migraine showed up, my brain said, “Everyone out, we’re closed for business until further notice.”

My migraine was so strong that even my imaginary friend whispered, “Yeah, I’m out, call me when this is over.”

I tried to do math, read a book, and listen to heavy metal at the same time, and my reward was a deluxe migraine combo.

Some people who get a migraine can see flashing lights called an aura.

She woke with a migraine and staggered toward the kitchen, light stabbing her eyes. A migraine wave hit; the migraine made the coffee cup blur and her stomach turn. She closed the curtains, pressed a cold cloth to her head, and whispered, "Not today, migraine." The house hushed. After an hour the migraine eased and she slept, relieved.

This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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