
好词典

源自希腊语 'asthmatikos',与 'asthma'(哮喘)相关,最早于17世纪进入英语。
❶ 形容与哮喘相关的,或患有哮喘的人或事物。哮喘是一种导致呼吸困难、喘息和咳嗽的慢性呼吸道疾病。
“She has been asthmatic since childhood and always carries an inhaler.”
(她从小就有哮喘,总是随身带着吸入器。)
“The doctor advised him to avoid asthmatic triggers like dust and pollen.”
(医生建议他避免接触灰尘和花粉等哮喘诱因。)
❶ 指患有哮喘的人。通常用于描述长期或反复受哮喘影响的人。
“The support group provides resources for asthmatics.”
(这个支持小组为哮喘患者提供资源。)
“Many asthmatics find relief with proper medication.”
(许多哮喘患者通过正确的药物治疗得到缓解。)
asthmatic attack — 指哮喘突然发作,导致呼吸困难、喘息和咳嗽加重的状况。
“He was rushed to the hospital after a severe asthmatic attack.”
(他在一次严重的哮喘发作后被紧急送往医院。)