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undernourished

UK //ˌʌndəˈnʌrɪʃt//US //ˌʌndərˈnɜːrɪʃt//

词源

由前缀 under-(不足)和 nourished(营养的)组成,最早记录于19世纪中期。

adjective

❶ 指因长期缺乏足够食物或营养而导致身体虚弱、发育不良的状态,常见于贫困地区或食物短缺情况。

“The undernourished children in the refugee camp need immediate medical attention.”

(难民营里营养不良的儿童急需医疗救助。)

“Her undernourished condition made her more susceptible to diseases.”

(她营养不良的身体状况使她更容易患病。)

同义词:malnourished, starving, underfed

常见短语

chronically undernourished — 指长期处于营养不良状态,通常与持续性食物匮乏或吸收障碍有关。

“The region has a high percentage of chronically undernourished population.”

(该地区有很高比例的长期营养不良人口。)