phlegm

• 名词，指呼吸道分泌的黏稠液体，常在咳嗽时咳出；也比喻冷静、淡漠或迟钝、无精打采的状态。

A noun referring to thick mucus produced in the respiratory passages, often expelled by coughing; also used figuratively to describe a state of calmness, apathy, or sluggishness.

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1. Mucus from respiratory passagesB2formalmedical

   Thick mucus produced in the respiratory passages, often coughed up during illness.

   痰

   • The doctor asked him to cough up phlegm for testing.
   • She had a lot of phlegm in her throat due to the cold.
   • Phlegm can be a sign of infection or inflammation.

   同义词expectorationmucussputum

2. Calmness or lack of emotionC1formal

   A state of being calm, unemotional, or indifferent, often in a way that seems sluggish.

   冷静无情

   • He faced the crisis with remarkable phlegm.
   • Her phlegm in the face of criticism surprised everyone.
   • The politician's phlegm during the debate was seen as a sign of confidence.

   同义词apathycomposurecoolnessequanimityimpassivityindifferencenonchalancestoicismstolidity

   反义词agitationexcitabilitypassionvehemence

3. Inactivity or sluggishnessC1formal

   A lack of energy or enthusiasm; a tendency to be slow or inactive.

   迟钝

   • His phlegm prevented him from taking any action.
   • The team's phlegm cost them the game.
   • She overcame her natural phlegm to finish the project.

   同义词apathyindolenceinertialanguorlethargylistlessnesssluggishnesstorpor

   反义词activityanimationdriveenergyenthusiasmlivelinessvigor