书籍 English File - 高级 - 第8A课

the general condition of a person's mind or body

the field of science that is concerned with treating injuries and diseases

an injury on the skin that appears as a dark mark, caused by a blow involving the rupture of vessels underneath

a part of one's skin covered with red spots, which is usually caused by a sickness or an allergic reaction

a swollen area on the skin filled with liquid, caused by constant rubbing or by burning

a secondary effect of any drug or medicine, usually an undesirable one

minor or limited in extent, intensity, or amount

the action of opening or penetrating a surface with a sharp edge

having a great distance from the surface to the bottom

an inflammation of the throat that is typically caused by a viral or bacterial infection

a painful injury resulting in the sudden twist of a bone or joint, particularly one's wrist or ankles

the joint that connects the foot to the leg

(of a thing) physically divided into pieces, because of being damaged, dropped, etc.

one of the two body parts that is connected to the shoulder and ends with fingers

having a temperature lower than the human body's average temperature

an infectious disease similar to a bad cold, causing fever and severe pain

an illness resulting from the consumption of food or water contaminated with bacteria

a medical emergency that happens when blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked, which is fatal in some cases

to rub gently or caress an animal's fur or hair

a physician who is not a specialist but treats people with acute and chronic illnesses who live in a particular area

a doctor who is highly trained in a particular area of medicine

a doctor who performs medical operation

a medical doctor who specializes in the treatment of mental illnesses or behavioral disorders

a word or phrase that compares two things or people, highlighting the similarities, often introduced by 'like' or 'as'

used to describe someone who refuses to change their opinion or chosen course of action

completely lacking the ability to hear sounds

used to refer to someone who is unable to see well

used to refer to someone who is very healthy and in good physical condition

used to refer to someone who is extremely thin, often in an unhealthy way

to eat an excessive amount of food

used to describe a very well-behaved and obedient individual, especially a child

(of a person) not easily broken, weakened, or defeated

a tough person who is not easily affected by emotions

to sleep in a way that one cannot be easily woken up

to drink too much of alcoholic drinks on a regular basis