ache 和pain这两个词均可作名词,意为“疼痛”,但用法有以下区别:
ache意为“疼痛”,一般情况下指局部的和持续的疼痛。如:
My body was all aches and pains. 我浑身疼痛。
ache还可作动词,意思是“感觉疼痛”。如:
My head aches terribly. 我头痛得厉害。
pain意为“疼;疼痛;痛苦”有时指精神上的痛苦或苦痛,是不可数名词。如:
Her harsh words caused him much pain. 她说话很刺耳,他听了很不舒服。
pain指肉体上的痛苦时一般作可数名词。如:
I have a pain / pains in my back. 我后背痛。