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

• 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。
• And down with that scurvy Prince john!
  打倒卑鄙的约翰王子！
• The force acting on the cutter head is analyzed first. Through the comparison between different work conditions of shied machine, the scurvy condition is found finally.
  通过对盾构施工过程中的不同工况进行分析比较，找出了作为刀盘设计依据的掘进过程中的恶劣受力工况。
• Of or relating to or having or resembling scurvy.
  坏血病的，与之有关的，与之相似的，或患坏血病的。
• "a deficiency, or lack, of certain vitamins can cause rickets, scurvy, or pellagra."
  缺乏某种维生素可引起佝偻病，软骨病，或糙皮
• 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。
• Severe scurvy can also cause ulcer, teeth drops and ultimately death. Hence, vitamin C is a very important nutrient to our body.
  严重的坏血病会出现开放性的溃烂伤口，及掉齿，最终死亡，由此可见其对人体的重要性。
• Iron deficiency anemia, scurvy, beriberi, and pellagra are examples of injury caused by deficits in specific vitamins or minerals.
  缺铁性贫血、坏血症、脚气病和糙皮病等就是由于某种维生素或矿物质缺乏引起的损伤。
• "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
• 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。