
好词典

源自拉丁语 'infirmitas',意为虚弱或疾病,由 'in-'(不)和 'firmus'(强壮)组成。
❶ 指身体或精神上的虚弱、疾病或缺陷,通常用来描述长期或慢性的健康问题。
“As he grew older, his infirmities became more pronounced.”
(随着年龄增长,他的身体虚弱变得更加明显。)
“The hospital specializes in treating the infirmities of the elderly.”
(这家医院专门治疗老年人的慢性疾病。)
infirmities of age — 指随着年龄增长而出现的身体或精神上的虚弱或疾病。
“He struggled with the infirmities of age but remained active in his community.”
(他虽受年老体衰之苦,但仍积极参与社区活动。)