scurvy
UK/'skә:vi/US
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Definitions
n.
A disease caused by vitamin C deficiency, causing bleeding gums, skin spots, and weakness.
坏血病
adj.
Contemptible, mean, or despicable.
卑鄙的，下流的
Root Breakdown
Native Englishscurvyother
=scurvy
Common Collocations
- 1.develop scurvy患上坏血病
- 2.prevent scurvy预防坏血病
- 3.signs of scurvy坏血病迹象
- 4.scurvy symptoms坏血病症状
Example Sentences
- 1.
Many sailors in the 18th century died from scurvy due to a lack of fresh fruit.
- 2.
Scurvy can be prevented simply by consuming adequate amounts of vitamin C.
- 3.
The expedition team showed early signs of scurvy after weeks without vegetables.