shut-ins

美 [ʃʌt ɪnz]英 [ʃʌt ɪnz]
  • n.卧病在家的人;因病(或残疾)外出困难的人
  • shut-in的复数
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shut-ins

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    N-COUNT 长期抱恙在家的人;卧病在床的人
    A shut-in is someone who is ill for a long time, and has to stay in bed or at home.

    ...Meals on Wheels or similar programs that bring outside life to shut-ins.

    使卧病在家的人无需外出的“送餐上门”服务及类似的服务项目

  1. But , afraid that many more years would pass like this , she finally approached an organization that works with shut-ins by making home visits .

    但是她很害怕再过上几年这样的日子,于是她终于向一家自闭症患者援助中心求助,这个组织可以提供家访服务。

  2. Some shut-ins suffer from such illnesses as depression , agoraphobia or schizophrenia .

    一些自闭者患有沮丧、旷野恐惧或者精神分裂等症状。

  3. Herbert Birch Kingston , a philanthropist and candy company employee wanted to bring happiness into the lives of orphans , shut-ins and others who were forgotten .

    一个名叫赫伯特·伯奇·金斯顿的糖果公司雇员兼慈善家想将快乐带给孤儿、不能出门的病人和其他被遗忘的人们。