scurvy

n.坏血病

adj.下流的；卑鄙的

The crew remained free from scurvy. 那些船员仍然没有患坏血病之虞。

Vitamin C, found in citrus fruits, prevents scurvy. 柑桔类水果中含有维生素C，可防治坏血病。

He's a scurvy wretch. 他是个卑鄙的家伙。

That was a scurvy trick to play on an old lady. 用那样的花招欺负一个老太太，可真卑鄙。