extremity

• 名词，指某物的最远点或最边缘部分；在医学语境中常指人体的四肢或肢体末端。

A noun referring to the farthest point or part of something, often used in medical contexts to describe a limb or appendage of the body.

1. Farthest point or endB2formal

   The furthest point or limit of something.

   极点

   • They traveled to the northern extremity of the island.
   • The extremity of the rope was frayed.
   • The garden is located at the eastern extremity of the estate.

   同义词boundarybrinkedgeendlimitperipherytipverge

2. Extreme degree or conditionC1formal

   A state of being extreme, especially in terms of difficulty, danger, or suffering.

   极端程度

   • The soldiers endured the extremity of the harsh winter.
   • She was driven to the extremity of despair.
   • The situation reached an extremity that required immediate action.

   同义词acutenessexcessivenessextremeintensityseverity

   反义词mediocritymoderation

3. Limb of the bodyB2formalmedical

   A hand or foot, especially in medical or anatomical contexts.

   四肢末端

   • The patient's extremities were cold due to poor circulation.
   • Doctors examined the extremities for signs of injury.
   • Frostbite can affect the extremities like fingers and toes.

   同义词appendagelimbmember