
好词典

源自中古英语 'shortnesse',由 'short'(短的)加后缀 '-ness'(表示状态或性质)构成。
❶ 指长度、高度或时间的不足,表示某物比正常或预期的要短。
“The shortness of the skirt made her uncomfortable.”
(这条裙子太短了,让她感到不舒服。)
“He complained about the shortness of the meeting.”
(他抱怨会议时间太短。)
❶ 指呼吸急促或困难,通常与健康问题相关。
“She experienced shortness of breath after climbing the stairs.”
(爬完楼梯后,她感到呼吸急促。)
“Shortness of breath can be a symptom of asthma.”
(呼吸急促可能是哮喘的症状之一。)
shortness of breath — 指呼吸急促或困难,常用于描述健康问题或剧烈运动后的不适感。
“He went to the hospital because of sudden shortness of breath.”
(他因为突然的呼吸困难去了医院。)