scurvy
美['skɜːrvi] 英['skɜːvi]
n. 坏血病
adj. 下流的;卑鄙的
详细释义
adj.(形容词)- 卑鄙的
- 下流的
- 无耻的
- 无礼的
- 下贱的
- scutfy的早期异体
- 令人厌恶的,惹人厌恶的(大学生用语)
英英释义
Noun- a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
Adjective- of the most contemptible kind;
"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"
例句
用作名词(n.)- The crew remained free from scurvy.那些船员仍然没有患坏血病之虞。
- 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。
用作形容词(adj.)- He's a scurvy wretch.他是个卑鄙的家伙。
- That was a scurvy trick to play on an old lady.用那样的花招欺负一个老太太,可真卑鄙。