scurvy
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/ˈskɜːrvi/
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/ˈskɜːvi/
A disease that happens when someone doesn't eat enough fruits and vegetables, which makes their body not get enough vitamin C.
Pirates in the old days often suffered from scurvy because they didn't have access to fresh food.
海盗在旧时代常常因为无法获得新鲜食物而患上坏血病。