scurvy
名词
UK/ˈskɜː.vi/
US/ˈskɝː.vi/
定义 scurvy 名词
- Uncountable(不可數名詞)
A disease resulting from a deficiency of vitamin C, affecting the body's tissues.
壞血病
Historically, sailors on long voyages frequently suffered from scurvy.
歷史上，長時間航行的水手經常患上壞血病。
Scurvy, once a common ailment of seafaring, is now preventable through adequate vitamin C intake.
壞血病曾是航海中常見的疾病，現在可透過攝取足夠的維生素C來預防。
He developed scurvy due to a lack of fresh fruits and vegetables in his diet.
他因飲食中缺乏新鮮水果和蔬菜而患上壞血病。