homebound
US /ˈhoʊmˌbaʊnd/
UK /ˈhəʊmˌbaʊnd/
形容词
卧病在家, 不能出门的
confined to the home by illness, infirmity, or old age
示例:
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The elderly woman was homebound after her surgery.
这位老年妇女手术后卧病在家。
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Many homebound patients rely on visiting nurses for care.
许多卧病在家的病人依靠上门护士进行护理。