scurvy
US /ˈskɝː.vi/
UK /ˈskɜː.vi/
名词
坏血病
a disease resulting from a lack of vitamin C, characterized by general weakness, anemia, gum disease, and skin hemorrhages.
示例:
•
Sailors on long voyages were often afflicted with scurvy due to a lack of fresh fruits and vegetables.
长途航行的水手常因缺乏新鲜水果和蔬菜而患上坏血病。
•
The doctor diagnosed the patient with scurvy and prescribed vitamin C supplements.
医生诊断病人患有坏血病，并开出了维生素C补充剂。
形容词
卑鄙的, 下流的
contemptible, despicable, or mean.
示例:
•
He made a scurvy remark about her appearance.
他对她的外表发表了卑鄙的评论。
•
It was a scurvy trick to play on an innocent person.
这是对一个无辜的人耍的卑鄙把戏。
同义词: