| [/ɪkˈstremətɪ; ɪkˋstrɛmətɪ/] n 用法:
1 (a) [C] (fml 文) furthest point, end or limit of sth 极端; 末端; 极限; 尽头:
the extremities of the world 世界的尽头.
(b) extremities [pl] furthest parts of the human body, eg hands and feet （人的）肢体（如手和足）:
Cold affects the extremities first. 手和脚最先感到寒冷. 用法:
2 [sing] (fml 文) extreme degree (esp of misery, suffering, etc); great misfortune or distress 极度（尤指悲惨、 痛苦等）; 极大的不幸或危难:
reach an extremity of despair 绝望已极 *
How can we help them in their extremity? 我们怎样帮助他们摆脱困境呢? 用法:
3 [C usu pl 通常作复数] (fml 文) exceptionally cruel or violent behaviour 极端残暴的行为:
Both armies were guilty of extremities. 两军都犯有残暴的罪行. |