extremity
n
1
(a) [C] (fml 文) furthest point, end or limit of sth 极端; 末端; 极限; 尽头
the extremities of the world 世界的尽头.
(b) extremities [pl]
furthest parts of the human body, eg hands and feet (人的)肢体(如手和足)
Cold affects the extremities first. 手和脚最先感到寒冷.
2 [sing] (fml 文) extreme degree (esp of misery, suffering, etc); great misfortune or distress 极度(尤指悲惨、 痛苦等); 极大的不幸或危难
reach an extremity of despair 绝望已极
How can we help them in their extremity? 我们怎样帮助他们摆脱困境呢?
3 [C usu pl 通常作复数]
(fml 文) exceptionally cruel or violent behaviour 极端残暴的行为
Both armies were guilty of extremities. 两军都犯有残暴的罪行.