Weak immune system - 英语词汇详解

Meaning 1：Poor immunity (Weak immune system)

Weak immune system 🔊

/wiːk ɪˈmjuːn ˈsɪstəm/

When your body's natural defense against illness and infection doesn't work well, making you get sick more easily.

Poor immunity 🔊

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/pʊr ɪˈmjuːnəti/

A condition where the body's natural defenses are less effective at fighting off infections and diseases.

📁 Category：Physical & Mental Health 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old English 'wāc', Latin 'immunis', and Greek 'systēma'.

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine a paper shield labeled 'immune' – it's weak and tears easily, letting germs through.

📖 Example

My little niece has a weak immune system, so my sister is always extra careful about keeping their home clean during flu season. 🔊 My little niece has a weak immune system, so my sister is always extra careful about keeping their home clean during flu season.

🔗 Collocations

weakened immune system – an immune system that is not functioning strongly

boost the immune system – to improve the body's ability to fight infections

immune system disorder – a medical condition affecting the immune system

🔄 Synonyms

compromised immunity (n.) – a state where the immune system is less effective

low immune function (n.) – reduced ability of the immune system to respond

🚫 Antonyms

strong immune system (n.) – a robust and effective natural defense

robust immunity (n.) – powerful resistance to disease

🌱 Derivatives

immunocompromised (adj.) – having a weakened immune system

immunodeficiency (n.) – a condition where the immune system is deficient

📖 Cultural Story

The term 'immune' comes from Latin 'immunis' meaning exempt. 'Weak immune system' became prominent in the 1980s with the AIDS crisis, describing vulnerability to opportunistic infections.