scurvy

英 [ˈskɜːvi]

美 [ˈskɜːrvi]

n.  坏血病

GRE

BNC.24707 / COCA.27002

牛津词典

noun

• 坏血病
  a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C from not eating enough fruit and vegetables

柯林斯词典

• 坏血病
  Scurvyis a disease that is caused by a lack of vitamin C.

英英释义

noun

• a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
  Synonym:scorbutus

adj

• of the most contemptible kind
  1. abject cowardice
  2. a low stunt to pull
  3. a low-down sneak
  4. his miserable treatment of his family
  5. You miserable skunk!
  6. a scummy rabble
  7. a scurvy trick
  Synonym:abjectlowlow-downmiserablescummy

双语例句

• Vitamin C, found in citrus fruits, prevents scurvy.
  柑桔类水果中含有维生素C，可防治坏血病。
• The crew remained free from scurvy.
  那些船员仍然没有患坏血病之虞。
• Blackthorne was famished and his mouth and body ached from the scurvy.
  布莱克松早已经饥肠辘辘，经受着败血症的折磨，嘴巴干裂，身体疼痛。
• Ascorbic acid ( AA) is considered as one of the most important elements that keep a person healthy. In the event of being short of it, a person may catch scurvy or lower the resistance to disease.
  抗坏血酸（AA）是维持人体健康的重要维生素之一，缺乏它将导致坏血病和机体抗病能力降低。
• "Most animals produce it in their Bodies, But humans, other primates, and guinea pigs need it in the diet to prevent scurvy. It is essential in collagen synthesis, wound healing, Blood-vessel maintenance, and immunity."
  动物大致在体内自行生产，但人类、其它灵长类、天竺鼠需要从饮食中摄取，以预防坏血
• Oranges, lemons and limes were found to cure scurvy
  人们发现橙子、柠檬和酸橙能治疗坏血病。
• I'd say you were nothing but a scurvy little spider.
  你只是个卑鄙的小蜘蛛。
• Scurvy ( or vitamin C deficiency): Nutritional disorder caused by deficiency of vitamin C.
  坏血病（亦称维生素c缺乏病）：因维生素c缺乏而引起的营养性疾病。
• That was a scurvy trick to play on an old lady.
  捉弄一位老太太真是太卑鄙了。
• Long-term drinking can prevent from scurvy, anemia and keratitis, in addition, it can soften vessels and promote digestive.
  长期饮用可防止坏血病、贫血和角膜炎，并具有软化血管和促进消化的功效。