🇬🇧🇨🇳 scurvy - 坏血病 : English Lesson

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On the ship the captain's gums bled from scurvy. Scurvy made him weak, his hands shaky and his skin spotted; he could not climb the mast. The cook found oranges, cut them, and the captain ate to beat scurvy. Scurvy eased, color returned to his face, and the crew danced, glad scurvy was ending.

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This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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