
subnormal
词源
源自拉丁语 'sub-'(在...之下)与 'normalis'(正常的),17世纪后期进入英语。
adjective
❶ 指低于正常标准或水平的,常用于描述智力、能力或生理指标等方面未达到常规范围的情况。
“Children with subnormal intelligence may need special education.”
(智力低于正常水平的孩子可能需要特殊教育。)
“The test results showed subnormal levels of vitamin D.”
(检测结果显示维生素D水平低于正常值。)
noun
❶ 指智力或能力低于平均水平的人,该用法现已较少使用,可能带有冒犯性。
“In the past, subnormals were often institutionalized.”
(过去,智力低下者常被收容在专门机构。)
“The term 'subnormal' is now considered offensive in educational contexts.”
(在教育领域,'subnormal'一词现在被认为具有冒犯性。)
常见短语
subnormal intelligence — 指智力水平显著低于同龄人平均水平的状况,通常通过标准化测试来评估。
“The psychologist diagnosed the child with subnormal intelligence.”
(心理学家诊断这个孩子存在智力低下问题。)
subnormal temperature — 指体温低于正常范围(通常低于36°C或96.8°F)的生理状态,可能是疾病的征兆。
“Patients with hypothermia exhibit subnormal body temperature.”
(体温过低的患者表现出低于正常的体温。)