1. 坏血病
    Scurvy is a disease that is caused by a lack of vitamin C.

1. a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)

    Synonym: scorbutus

1. of the most contemptible kind

    e.g. abject cowardice
           a low stunt to pull
           a low-down sneak
           his miserable treatment of his family
           You miserable skunk!
           a scummy rabble
           a scurvy trick

    Synonym: abjectlowlow-downmiserablescummy