1.rheumatism n. 風濕癥,類風濕性關節炎
The inhabitants are predisposed to rheumatism by the damp climate.
因氣候潮濕,居民易患風濕癥。
2.infirmity n. 虛弱,病身,疾病,弱點
Infirmity often comes with old age.
虛弱常隨年老而來。
3.at this rate 照這樣下去,在這種情況下
At this rate we will not be able to afford a holiday.
照這種情形看來,我們就無法度假了。
4.apprehensive[.æpri'hensiv] adj. 憂慮的,敏悟的,善于領會的
He is always apprehensive for his son's safety.
他經常擔心兒子的安全。
5.matrimony n. 結婚,婚姻