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图说英语词汇 | 9个与健康和医学相关的英语习语

Alive and kicking
In good health despite health problems
好端端活着，活蹦乱跳

She said she'd seen him last week and he was alive and kicking.
她说上周见过他，他还生龙活虎的。

As pale as a ghost
Extremely pale
面孔象死人一样苍白，面无人色

He turned as pale as a ghost when he saw his injured leg.
当他看到受伤的腿的时候，他的脸一下子变白了。

At death’s door
Very near death
病入膏肓，生命危在旦夕

A.I.G., the world’s most famous insurer, was at death’s door.
世界最知名的保险公司美国国际集团也面临倒闭。

Back on one’s feet
Physically healthy again
（病后）恢复健康，痊愈

"We'll soon have you back on your feet again," said the nurse.
护士说：“你很快就能康复了。”

Feel on top of the world
To feel very healthy
感觉棒极了，非常健康有活力

The sea and the warm sun made us feel on top of the world.
海洋和温暖的阳光使我们感到愉快和幸福。

Go under the knife
Undergo surgery
动手术，接受外科手术

Kelly was about to go under the knife when her surgeon stopped everything.
凯莉的手术就要开始时被她的外科医生给叫停了。

Green around the gills
To look sick
脸露病容；脸色苍白

Some of the passengers looked kind of green around the gills after the trip!
一些乘客在旅途之后脸色发青！

Sick as a dog
Extremely ill
呕吐得厉害，病得十分严重

I was sick as a dog after last night's meal.
昨天晚上吃完饭后，我吐得一塌糊涂。

Under the weather
Not feeling well
身体不舒服，心情不好

I'm feeling a bit under the weather - I think I'm getting a cold.
我觉得有点不舒服——可能是感冒了。图说英语词汇英语习语

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