infirm

英 [ɪnˈfɜːm] 美 [ɪnˈfɜːrm]

adj.  (长期)病弱的; 年老体弱的; 病弱的人; 体弱的人

GRETEM8医学

BNC.19029 / COCA.22223



牛津词典

adj.

  1. (长期)病弱的;年老体弱的
    ill/sick and weak, especially over a long period or as a result of being old
    1. 病弱的人;体弱的人
      people who are weak and ill/sick for a long period
      1. care for the elderly and infirm
        对年老体弱者的照顾

    柯林斯词典

    1. ADJ-GRADED (常指因年迈而)体弱的,虚弱的
      A person who is infirm is weak or ill, and usually old.
      1. ...her aging, infirm husband.
        她年迈体弱的丈夫
      2. The infirm are people who are infirm.
        年迈体弱者
      3. We are here to protect and assist the weak and infirm.
        我们来这里保护、帮助年迈体弱者。

    双语例句

    1. His already infirm body was racked by high fever
      他已经很虚弱的身体受着高烧的折磨。
    2. He created at his own expense an infant school, a thing then almost unknown in France, and a fund for aiding old and infirm workmen.
      他又用自己的钱创设了一所贫儿院,这种措施当时在法国还几乎是创举,他又为年老和残废的工人创办了救济金。
    3. Former Colorado governor Richard Lamm has been quoted as saying that the old and infirm "have a duty to die and get out of the way", so that younger, healthier people can realize their potential.
      有人引用科罗拉多州前州长理查德。拉姆的话:老弱病残者“有义务死去,并腾出位置”,让更年轻、更健康的人们去发挥其潜能。
    4. Meanwhile, many older inhabitants are getting infirm and lonely.
      同时,许多年岁较大的居民开始变得体弱而孤独。
    5. Peter is so infirm of purpose that it is useless to ask him for advice.
      彼得这人优柔寡断,向他征求意见是徒劳无用的。
    6. We should take good care of the old, the infirm, but ill, the very young
      我们应该照顾好老年人、体弱者、病人和幼儿
    7. The needs of the old and infirm.
      年老体弱者的需要。
    8. The severe cold had claimed many victims amongst the old and infirm.
      这次严寒夺走了许多年老体弱者的生命。
    9. Enema for constipation in children and the treatment of the elderly and infirm.
      开塞露用于小儿及年老体弱者便秘的治疗。
    10. Cramming infirm people into one place creates the ideal breeding ground for disease. Louis XVIII made but a faint attempt to parry this unexpected blow;
      医院挤满了抵抗力减弱的病人,是滋生疾病的温床。路易十八对这一猛烈的打击只是软弱无力地抵抗了一下。
    11. I plan to settle there when I'm elderly and infirm.
      我老了以后就到那里定居。
    12. However, Jane eyre's rebellious character experiences a long zigzag period form infirm to firm.
      然而,简性格中反抗意识的形成却经历了一个由萌芽、生到坚定的曲折过程。
    13. Therefore, Chinas manufacturing is infirm in international division of labor, especially for the technology and capital intensive products.
      因此,中国制造业国际分工地位低下,在技术和资本密集型产品上尤为低下。
    14. State-run residential facilities for those who become too elderly or infirm to remain independent are few.
      公办的供年老体弱无法独立生活的人使用的居住设施非常少。
    15. Support for the aged and infirm.
      援助年老的人和体弱的人。
    16. Infirm, feeble, and often senile.
      蹒跚的虚弱的,衰弱的,因老而糊涂的。
    17. In rural areas, childless and infirm old people are guaranteed food, clothing, housing, medical care and burial expenses by society and collectives.
      对农村无依靠的老年人,由社会和集体对他们实行保吃、保穿、保注保医、保葬。
    18. It rendered this assumption infirm.
      它使这个假定基础不稳。
    19. "Madam, I know not of what you speak," answered Hester Prynne, feeling Mistress Hibbins to be of infirm mind;
      “夫人,我实在不明白你讲的话,”海丝特·白兰觉得西宾斯太太有点老糊涂了,就这么回答说;
    20. On the Psychological Features and Educational Countermeasures of Children of Weak Group; mentally or physically infirm with age.
      试论弱势群体子女心理特点与教育对策随着年龄而在心理或生理上衰弱的。
    21. Generally speaking, able-bodied, able to withstand cold, and the elderly, the infirm or over-exertion, the body weak, susceptible to cold invasion, must be careful.
      一般来讲,身体强壮者,尚能抵御风寒,而年老体弱或劳累过度、身体较弱者,易被风寒入侵,必须谨慎。
    22. He was over eighty years of age, infirm and totally blind. In 1901, Nightingale lost her sight because of overwork.
      他八十多岁了,身体虚弱,双目失明。1901年,南丁格尔因操劳过度,双目失明。
    23. Weak, wearied, and infirm, pardon implores.
      脆弱,疲倦,病容暗淡,恳求您将我赦免。
    24. In poor condition, as from old age; infirm.
      处于糟糕状态的,如由于年老;虚弱的。
    25. They give their energy, their skill, and their commitment to working with the sick, the infirm, and the elderly.
      他们奉献自己的精力、技能,并且承诺致力于患者、弱者和老年人。
    26. As is vividly depicted in the cartoon, four children are playing a "football match" and the "ball" is their old and infirm father.
      如卡通画的生动描绘,四个孩子在进行一场“足球比赛”,所谓的“足球”是他们年老体弱的父亲。
    27. You can have as many paper-remedies you like in Britain-try exercising them if you are poor, unemployed, old, sick or infirm!
      如果你愿意你可以再英国纸上谈兵,试图实施它们如果你贫困,失业,年老,疾病或体弱!
    28. Mentally or physically infirm with age.
      随着年龄而在心理或生理上衰弱的。
    29. The third is the patient's physical differences, such as young and old, infirm and pregnant women easily poisoning, allergies allergic reaction occurs.
      第三是病人的体质差异,例如老幼体弱者和孕妇容易中毒,过敏体质的人则会发生过敏反应。
    30. I will remember that I remain a member of society, with special obligations to all my fellow human beings, those sound of mind and body as well as the infirm.
      我将铭记我作为社区中的一员,对我身边人们以及那些弱者的身心健康负有特别义务。

    英英释义

    adj

    1. lacking firmness of will or character or purpose
      1. infirm of purpos

    2. lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality
      1. a feeble old woman
      2. her body looked sapless

      Synonym:    decrepitdebilefeeblericketysaplessweakweakly