1.rheumatism n. 风湿症,类风湿性关节炎
The inhabitants are predisposed to rheumatism by the damp climate.
因气候潮湿,居民易患风湿症。
2.infirmity n. 虚弱,病身,疾病,弱点
Infirmity often comes with old age.
虚弱常随年老而来。
3.at this rate 照这样下去,在这种情况下
At this rate we will not be able to afford a holiday.
照这种情形看来,我们就无法度假了。
4.apprehensive[.æpri'hensiv] adj. 忧虑的,敏悟的,善于领会的
He is always apprehensive for his son's safety.
他经常担心儿子的安全。
5.matrimony n. 结婚,婚姻