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shortness

UK //ˈʃɔːtnəs//US //ˈʃɔːrtnəs//

词源

源自中古英语 'shortnesse',由 'short'(短的)加后缀 '-ness'(表示状态或性质)构成。

noun

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。)

同义词:brevity, conciseness, briefness, lack, deficiency

常见短语

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。)