symptom ·noun (PROBLEM)
Definition: a problem that is caused by and shows a more serious problem Level: C2
酗酒仅仅是他整体不快乐的一种表现。
The drinking was just a ___symptom of his general unhappiness.
上升的犯罪率被视为教育系统失败的一个征兆。
The rising crime rate is viewed as a ___symptom of a failing education system.
他经常迟到，这清楚地表明了他对团队时间缺乏更深层次的尊重。
His constant lateness was a clear ___symptom of a deeper lack of respect for the team's time.