scurvy的意思

基本释义

• n 坏血病

  a disease caused by not eating foods such as fruit and vegetables that contain vitamin C

例句

1. In humans, vitamin C deficiency causes scurvy, and can eventually cause death.

   人类缺乏维生素C会引起坏血病，最终导致死亡。

2. Not eating enough of them can result in problems such as scurvy, dermatitis or dry, scaly skin.

   维生素摄入不足能导致坏血病、皮肤炎或干燥、鳞状皮肤之类的问题。

3. Without the vitamin, scurvy would bring on rashes and gum disease, not to mention very bad breath.

   而坏血病就是由于缺乏维他命而导致的，会引起皮疹，牙周病的症状，口臭就更不在话下。

近义词

英英释义

noun 1. a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) Synonym: scorbutus adj 1. of the most contemptible kind e.g. abject cowardice a low stunt to pull a low-down sneak his miserable treatment of his family You miserable skunk! a scummy rabble a scurvy trick Synonym: abjectlowlow-downmiserablescummy

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