sickly
US /ˈsɪk.li/
UK /ˈsɪk.li/
形容词
1.
体弱多病的, 枯黄的
often ill; in poor health
示例:
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He was a sickly child who spent a lot of time in the hospital.
他是个体弱多病的孩子，在医院里度过了很多时间。
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The plant looks sickly and needs more sunlight.
这株植物看起来枯黄，需要更多的阳光。
2.
令人作呕的, 病态的
unpleasant in a way that makes you feel slightly sick, often due to excessive sweetness or paleness
示例:
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The room was filled with a sickly sweet smell of perfume.
房间里弥漫着一种令人作呕的甜腻香水味。
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His face had a sickly pale hue.
他的脸色呈现出一种病态的苍白。
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