| 单词 | extremity |
| 释义 | extremity /ik strem"i tee/, n. , pl. extremities. 1. the extreme or terminal point, limit, or part of something. 2. a limb of the body. 3. Usually, extremities. the end part of a limb, as a hand or foot: to experience cold in one's extremities. 4. Often, extremities. a condition or circumstance of extreme need, distress, etc.: to suffer the extremities of being poor. 5. the utmost or any extreme degree: the extremity of joy. 6. an extreme or extraordinary measure, act, etc.: to go to any extremity to feed the children. 7. extreme nature or character: the extremity of his views on foreign trade. 8. Archaic. a person's last moment before death. [1325-75; ME < L extremitas. See EXTREME, -ITY] Syn. 1. end, termination; verge; border, boundary. |
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