underweight

'ʌndәweit

s being very thin

n. 重量不足
a. 重量不足的

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BNC 频率

23,905

使用频率

underweight 由 under- 和 weight 组成。under- 表示“不足”或“低于”，而 weight 意为“重量”。结合起来，underweight 就表示“体重不足”。

例句

1. She is concerned because her child is underweight for his age.

她很担心，因为她的孩子在这个年龄段体重偏轻。

2. The doctor advised him to gain weight since he is considered underweight.

医生建议他增加体重，因为他被认为体重偏轻。

3. Many underweight individuals may need to consult a nutritionist for help.

许多体重偏轻的人可能需要咨询营养师以寻求帮助。