extremity
US /ɪkˈstrem.ə.t̬i/
UK /ɪkˈstrem.ə.ti/
名词
1.
末端, 极限, 极端
the furthest point or limit of something
示例:
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The mountain climbers reached the northern extremity of the range.
登山者到达了山脉的北端。
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He lives at the extremity of the peninsula.
他住在半岛的尽头。
2.
肢体, 手或脚
a limb of the body, especially a hand or foot
示例:
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The doctor examined the patient's lower extremities for swelling.
医生检查了患者的下肢是否有肿胀。
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Frostbite can severely damage the body's extremities.
冻伤会严重损害身体的四肢。
3.
极端, 严酷, 严重性
the state of being extreme or severe
示例:
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The extremity of the weather conditions made travel impossible.
天气的极端使得旅行变得不可能。
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He was shocked by the extremity of her reaction.
他对她反应的极端感到震惊。